Food can be powerful medicine. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) what people eat, in all its cultural variety, largely defines their health, growth, and development.
The role of one’s diet has long been recognized as a key risk factor for chronic diseases. Over the years, freshly prepared, largely plant-based diets, have been replaced by ones that are more processed, animal-based, and high in fat, calories, sodium, and cholesterol.
The MedFit Method for Nutrition™ offers you a new way to think about eating;
- What you eat
- Why you eat it
- How you feel during & after
- If the food you ate helped or hurt your body
- How to make better choices based on the condition you have or want to avoid
Science has shown the following nutrients and food to have the most powerful effects on five of the most prevalent chronic conditions:
Of course, the above findings are only pieces to a complicated puzzle. Each condition has its own minimal nutritional requirements that ultimately make up the best, most customized nutrition prescription.
Think of the The MedFit Method for Nutrition™ as your trusted dietary roadmap for finding the best routes for preventing or managing chronic conditions. If you have pain, the best medicine may be sitting in your fridge or at your local grocer!
Some key elements and properties of a MedFit nutritional prescription may include:
- Reduced calorie, sodium, cholesterol, saturated fat, or simple sugar
- Blood sugar regulators
- Soluble & insoluble fibre
- Anti-inflammatory foods
- Phytonutrients & chemicals
- Antioxidants
- Carotenoids
- Gluten-free ingredients
- Low glycemic options
- Immune system boosters
- Digestive support
- Electrolytes