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04/07/2026

Curious about how food can support long-term health?
Join us for the 12th Annual Food as Medicine Symposium—a space to explore how nutrition can help prevent and manage chronic conditions.

Whether you're just getting started or want to go deeper, there’s something for everyone:
- A public day designed for accessible, everyday learning
- A professional day for more in-depth, clinical insights, and eligible for CE.

📅 May 2–3

Learn how simple, evidence-based nutrition strategies can make a real difference in health.

🔗 Link in bio to register

04/03/2026

Your body doesn’t need a detox trend—
it needs the right nutrients to do its job.

A research review from 2015 dives into how food and nutrition support the body’s detox systems.

Think:
🥦 Cruciferous veggies
🫐 Polyphenols (berries, tea, herbs)
🧄 Garlic & onions
🍊 Citrus fruits
🌿 Herbs & spices (like turmeric)

The takeaway? Detox isn’t something you “start”; it’s something you support daily through what you eat.

04/01/2026

Your body is designed to detox—every single day.

No extreme cleanses required. It relies on a few key systems working together:
🔹 Kidneys
🔹 Lungs
🔹 Liver
🔹 Gut microbiome
🔹 Skin

The goal isn’t to “force detox”—it’s to support what your body is already doing well.

Think: hydration, whole foods, fiber, and daily movement.

03/31/2026

We’re excited to feature Dr. Shalinder Sodhi as a speaker at the 2026 Symposium May 2nd-3rd.

His talk “Insulin Resistance: The Chronic Condition Defining Our Time” is a powerful and timely topic, because insulin resistance is at the root of many chronic health concerns today.

Join us to learn how food, lifestyle, and integrative approaches can support metabolic health.

Early bird discount ends this Friday, 4/3, so grab your seat today! Link in bio to register

03/27/2026

Spring is a season of fresh starts and fresh foods.

Eating with the seasons helps us enjoy produce at its peak flavor, nutrition, and freshness. It's a simple way to bring more variety, nutrients, and flavor into your meals.

What’s your favorite spring food?

03/26/2026

Even though we only need micronutrients in small amounts, they play a huge role in keeping our bodies functioning properly.

✨ Vitamins support immunity, metabolism, and collagen production.
✨ Minerals help build strong bones, move oxygen through the body, and support muscle and nerve function.
✨ Electrolytes help maintain fluid balance and hydration.

Together, these nutrients support energy, healing, immunity, and overall health.

The best way to get them?
🥬 Eat a variety of whole foods — fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.

Small nutrients with a big impact.

03/25/2026

Our bodies rely on three key macronutrients every day: Fats, carbohydrates, and protein.

Each plays a different role in keeping us healthy.

✨ Fats support hormones, cell structure, and help absorb important vitamins.
✨ Carbohydrates provide energy and support gut health through fiber.
✨ Protein supplies amino acids needed to build tissues and produce enzymes, hormones, and immune molecules.

Together, these nutrients provide the energy and building blocks our bodies need to function, grow, and repair. Balance matters—focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods helps ensure your body gets the right mix.

03/24/2026

We’re excited to welcome Stephanie Sperring, CNS, LD, MS , as a featured speaker at the Food as Medicine Symposium!

Stephanie is a licensed dietitian, certified nutrition specialist, and certified coach specializing in evidence-based strategies to support immune health and reduce chronic inflammation.

Her talk: “Nutrition and Autoimmune Disease”, will explore how food can support immune balance and long-term health.

🔗 Registration link in our bio!

03/20/2026

The colors on your plate are more powerful than you might think.

Fruits and vegetables get their vibrant colors from phytochemicals, the natural compounds in plants that help protect your health.

Here’s what different colors can offer:
🔴 Red – Lycopene supports heart health and helps protect cells
🟠🟡 Orange & Yellow – Beta-carotene and zeaxanthin support vision, immune, and skin health
🟢 Green – Sulforaphane and chlorophyll help fight inflammation and support detox pathways
🔵🟣 Blue & Purple – Anthocyanins support brain health and reduce inflammation
⚪🟤 White & Brown – Compounds like allicin and quercetin support immune and antimicrobial defenses

Eating a variety of colors helps your body get a wide range of protective nutrients.

03/19/2026

The colors on your plate do more than look beautiful 🌈

Each color in fruits and vegetables contains different phytochemicals that support your health.

Here’s a quick guide:
🟣 Purple & Blue – rich in anthocyanins that support brain health and reduce inflammation
🔴 Red – high in lycopene, which supports heart and lung health
🟠 Orange – packed with beta-carotene for vision, immune, and skin health
🟡 Yellow – contains zeaxanthin, an antioxidant that supports heart and skin health
🟢 Green – rich in sulforaphane, known for detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties

Eating a variety of colors helps give your body a wider range of nutrients.

So next time you build a meal…Try eating the rainbow.

03/18/2026

Nachos… but made colorful and nourishing 🌈

Rainbow Nachos are loaded with plant foods like black beans, bell peppers, kale, onions, and tomatoes—making them a fun way to add more nutrients to a classic comfort dish.

They’re easy to make and perfect for:
✨ weeknight dinners
✨ game day snacks
✨ sharing with friends and family

As we wind down our winter FAME series, this is our favorite meal to celebrate with.

Grab your spot for our spring series starting in April! Early bird is available through March 25th!

Link in bio to register.

03/17/2026

We’re excited to welcome Leah Linder, ND as a featured speaker to the 2026 Food as Medicine Symposium! 🌿

Dr. Linder is a naturopathic doctor, writer, and educator specializing in cognitive wellness and the gut microbiome

In her session:
“Pharm to Farm: Naturopathic Strategies for GLP-1 Therapy”, she’ll explore how nutrition and naturopathic approaches can support metabolic health alongside modern therapies.

Early bird pricing available through this Friday, March 20th!

Link in Bio to learn more and register.

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49 South Porter Street
Portland, OR
97201

Website

http://www.foodasmedicineinstitute.com/

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