Food is Medicine programs promote the overall well-being of those experiencing food insecurity by working to prevent or treat diet-related diseases. Credit: Max Esterhuizen for Virginia Tech. Food consists of many things. It nourishes our bodies, indulges our senses and gives us something to gather around. Food is also a powerful cultural symbol that reflects … Read more
In Japan, this type of special meal, known as shojin ryori, is often completely plant-based. Some common foods in Japan can sometimes have a surprisingly low carbon footprint due to their low meat content and relatively shorter cooking times. Credit: 2024 Rohan Mehra What we eat can affect both our health and the environment. Many … Read more
Credit: University of Alberta When Lisa Rigney’s daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease six years ago, one word came to mind. “Overwhelmed,” Rigney remembers. “It was a very, very overwhelming experience.” Celiac disease, a condition that causes the body to overreact to gluten in foods such as barley, rye and wheat, damages the lining of … Read more