Food As Medicine Institute

Food As Medicine Institute A weekly series which includes online nutrition education lessons and video cooking workshops from t
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Feeling stressed? Your gut feels it too.Stress doesn’t just affect your mind; it impacts digestion through the gut–brain...
10/17/2025

Feeling stressed? Your gut feels it too.

Stress doesn’t just affect your mind; it impacts digestion through the gut–brain axis, altering gut microbes, motility, and even nutrient absorption.

Short-term stress can cause stomach upset, but chronic stress can lead to long-term issues like:
🔹 Leaky gut & inflammation
🔹 Microbiome imbalance
🔹 Digestive discomfort (like IBS or bloating)

You can support your gut by managing stress through mindfulness, a healthy diet, staying hydrated & getting quality sleep.

Your gut and mind are connected; care for both. 💚

Did you miss our fall FAME series?Not to worry, our winter registration is opening soon! Plus, this series includes the ...
10/16/2025

Did you miss our fall FAME series?

Not to worry, our winter registration is opening soon!

Plus, this series includes the new edition of our Food as Medicine Everyday book!

Get ready for hands-on cooking, nutrition education, and practical ways to make healthy eating simple and enjoyable all winter long. You won’t want to miss this one!

Your stress hormones need nourishment too.When life feels overwhelming, your body uses extra nutrients, especially magne...
10/15/2025

Your stress hormones need nourishment too.

When life feels overwhelming, your body uses extra nutrients, especially magnesium, B vitamins, and omega-3 fats, to manage stress and restore balance.

Nourish your body with whole foods, movement, rest, and mindful moments. Your hormones (and your mood) will thank you.

Feeling stressed? Your daily habits can help bring your cortisol back into balance.Cortisol is your body’s primary stres...
10/14/2025

Feeling stressed? Your daily habits can help bring your cortisol back into balance.

Cortisol is your body’s primary stress hormone. It’s important in small bursts, but harmful when it stays elevated too long.

Here are five ways to practice decreasing stress every day:
🟪 Get enough sleep
🟪 Move your body regularly
🟪 Eat a balanced, nutrient-rich diet
🟪 Practice mindfulness
🟪 Spend time in nature

Small, consistent habits can help lower stress, boost mood, and support long-term health. Swipe for details!

New on the blog!“The Role of Fat, Fiber, and Micronutrients on Hormone Health” explores how everyday food choices suppor...
10/10/2025

New on the blog!

“The Role of Fat, Fiber, and Micronutrients on Hormone Health” explores how everyday food choices support your body’s natural hormone function.

Learn how to:
🟢 Use healthy fats to regulate hormones
🟢 Add fiber to support gut and metabolic health
🟢 Get key vitamins and minerals that help your body thrive

📲 Tap the link in bio to read the full post and learn how nutrition shapes hormone health!

Skip the bottled dressing and make your own!This Basic Vinaigrette adds healthy fats and fresh flavor to your fall salad...
10/09/2025

Skip the bottled dressing and make your own!

This Basic Vinaigrette adds healthy fats and fresh flavor to your fall salads, supporting hormone balance and heart health.
🔹 Made with olive oil, vinegar, or citrus, and herbs
🔹 No added sugars or preservatives
🔹 Ready in minutes and endlessly customizable!

Save this recipe for your next salad night and enjoy a simple, delicious way to nourish your body.

Fiber does more than keep our digestion on track; it also supports our hormones.From balancing estrogen to improving ins...
10/07/2025

Fiber does more than keep our digestion on track; it also supports our hormones.

From balancing estrogen to improving insulin sensitivity, fiber plays a key role in hormone health and function.

Here’s how it helps:
🔵 Binds excess hormones & supports detox
🔵 Improves gut health for better hormone signaling
🔵 Regulates blood sugar & boosts satiety
🔵 Supports serotonin and mood balance

High-fiber foods = happy gut + balanced hormones.

Swipe to learn more!

Snack smarter with protein, fat, and fiber!These three macronutrients work together to:🔹 Keep you full longer🔹 Balance b...
10/03/2025

Snack smarter with protein, fat, and fiber!

These three macronutrients work together to:
🔹 Keep you full longer
🔹 Balance blood sugar
🔹 Support hormones & metabolism
🔹 Boost gut health

When choosing your next snack, consider nutrition by addition: combining these three macro ingredients to enhance the nutritional value of your snacking.

Simple swaps make a big difference. Swipe for more ideas!

Your daily choices shape your hormones.A new edition of our Food As Medicine Everyday is coming this fall! Drs. Julie Br...
10/02/2025

Your daily choices shape your hormones.

A new edition of our Food As Medicine Everyday is coming this fall!

Drs. Julie Briley and Courtney Jackson discuss how both lifestyle and nutrition have a direct impact on hormone function, affecting mood, energy, sleep, and more.

Every bite and every behavior is an opportunity to support your health.

Your body runs on chemical messages, and hormones are what deliver them.They influence everything from metabolism and mo...
10/01/2025

Your body runs on chemical messages, and hormones are what deliver them.

They influence everything from metabolism and mood to appetite, fertility, and heart health.
What you eat matters too:
- Protein, carbs, and fats impact insulin, satiety, and blood sugar
- Fiber supports gut health and hormone signaling
- Nutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium support hormone functions

A balanced diet of whole foods, healthy fats, protein, and fiber is one of the best ways to keep your hormones in harmony.

Hormones are your body’s messengers.From blood sugar and metabolism to sleep, mood, and reproduction, hormones play a cr...
10/01/2025

Hormones are your body’s messengers.

From blood sugar and metabolism to sleep, mood, and reproduction, hormones play a crucial role in nearly every bodily process.

When they’re in balance, you feel energized, focused, and well.
When they’re out of balance, health issues like thyroid disease, diabetes, or infertility can arise.

Swipe through to learn the basics of hormones and why they matter for your health.

New on the blog!“Moving to Boost Immunity: Lifestyle Tools to Strengthen Your Defenses This Fall.” Learn how daily habit...
09/26/2025

New on the blog!

“Moving to Boost Immunity: Lifestyle Tools to Strengthen Your Defenses This Fall.”

Learn how daily habits like movement, mindfulness, and community can help reduce stress, lower inflammation, and support your immune system.

Simple, evidence-based tools you can start using today.

Tap the link in bio to read more!

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