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Plant-based nutrition and healthy eating insights from the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine

Food as Medicine

Words of Wisdom from ICNM A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine (ICNM), hosted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. While I have attended many conferences advocating for plant-based health, this was my first time at ICNM.

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ACLM updated dietary position statement on Food as Medicine and plant-based nutrition

ACLM releases updated dietary position statement

Once you say it the first time, ask yourself why again, and keep trying to go deeper,” she explains. “So many people can find a reason that is deeply important to them, and it’s usually not just to fit into a dress, but something like to see a grandchild walk down the aisle or to raise your children without the burden of dealing with health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure.

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Peanut butter jars showing different labels and ingredient lists for comparison

Label Logic: Beating the Spread on Peanut Butter

Once you say it the first time, ask yourself why again, and keep trying to go deeper,” she explains. “So many people can find a reason that is deeply important to them, and it’s usually not just to fit into a dress, but something like to see a grandchild walk down the aisle or to raise your children without the burden of dealing with health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure.

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Pediatrician discussing Lifestyle Medicine and healthy habits with a family

From Burnout to Joy

Once you say it the first time, ask yourself why again, and keep trying to go deeper,” she explains. “So many people can find a reason that is deeply important to them, and it’s usually not just to fit into a dress, but something like to see a grandchild walk down the aisle or to raise your children without the burden of dealing with health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure.

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Whole food plant-based school lunch with fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains

Back-to-School, Boosted

Once you say it the first time, ask yourself why again, and keep trying to go deeper,” she explains. “So many people can find a reason that is deeply important to them, and it’s usually not just to fit into a dress, but something like to see a grandchild walk down the aisle or to raise your children without the burden of dealing with health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure.

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GLP-1 medications, gut health, muscle preservation, and plant-based nutrition

Food for Thought

While acute inflammation is your body’s helpful emergency response to injury, chronic inflammation is a different story. When your immune system stays in overdrive for months, it quietly erodes your health, accelerates aging, and contribute to serious diseases. The good news? You have the power to turn the tide through the foods you choose.

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Whole food plant-based lunchbox with black beans, vegetables, fruit, and whole-grain snacks for middle school students

Food for Thought

Back-to-School, Plant-Powered: Winning Lunches Your Middle Schooler Will Actually Eat Middle school lunch is a different world than elementary school. Your kid now has thirty seconds to decide whether something looks “cafeteria-worthy” before it either gets eaten, traded away, or quietly dumped in the trash. Add in tight

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Person sleeping peacefully to support healthy sleep, brain function, heart health, and overall wellness.

Transform Your Health: The Power of Sleep When was the last time you thought of sleep as medicine? Many people see sleep as something they sacrifice to meet work deadlines, care for family, or squeeze more hours into the day. In today’s busy world, getting by on five

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A colorful assortment of healthy whole foods surrounds a chalkboard reading "Food Is Medicine," including broccoli, kale, spinach, tomatoes, berries, kiwi, strawberries, lentils, oats, beans, nuts, seeds, garlic, ginger, mushrooms, olive oil, and green tea arranged on a rustic wooden table.

Food as Medicine

Returning to Nature’s Pharmacy Every month when I write these articles, my hope is that you not only learn something new, but also feel inspired to make one small change that improves your health and well-being. More often than not, that change begins with the foods we choose

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