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health-and-wellness2 years ago•31 min saved

"Fueling Your Brain: Expert Tips and Foods for Optimal Cognitive Health"

In a podcast episode of "Chasing Life," CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the connection between food and brain health. He speaks with nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo about the impact of food on brain function and mental well-being. They discuss the importance of consuming whole foods, such as leafy greens, and avoiding processed foods that can disrupt the gut microbiome. Dr. Naidoo explains how certain foods, like those rich in tryptophan, can act as precursors to serotonin and positively influence mood. While there is still much to learn, the emerging field of nutritional psychiatry offers insights into optimizing brain health through diet.

via CNN|

#brain-health #food-as-medicine #gut-microbiome

health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Prescription Produce: A Heart-Healthy Remedy"

A study on "produce prescriptions" has found that providing free fruits and vegetables to people with diet-related diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension can lead to significant improvements in heart health. Participants who received vouchers for produce saw reductions in blood pressure and blood sugar levels. The findings highlight the potential of food as medicine and the need for long-term support to make healthy food more accessible and affordable for those who need it.

via NPR|

#diabetes #food-as-medicine #health

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Prescribing Fruits and Vegetables: A Path to Improved Health

A new study has found that when doctors and healthcare providers "prescribed" fruits and vegetables to patients, they consumed more produce, lost weight, and experienced significant reductions in blood pressure. These "produce prescriptions" are part of a growing effort in healthcare to use food as medicine to prevent or improve chronic health conditions. The study, which involved 3,881 people from low-income neighborhoods, found that participants who received food vouchers to buy more fruits and vegetables ended up eating about 30% more produce per day. The research suggests that increasing fruit and vegetable intake can have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. However, more research is needed to determine the direct link between increased produce consumption and improved health outcomes.

via The Washington Post|

#chronic-health-conditions #food-as-medicine #fruit-and-vegetable-prescriptions

healthcare2 years ago•5 min saved

Expanding Access to Healthy Food: Overcoming CMS Rules

Recent guidelines issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are limiting the ability of "food as medicine" programs, such as produce prescriptions, to deploy interventions, refine delivery, and understand their impact. The guidelines restrict states using innovative Medicaid financing from enrolling members in food-as-medicine programs for more than six months, regardless of diagnosis or financial circumstance. This limitation undermines efforts to address diet-related chronic diseases, which account for a significant portion of healthcare costs, and hinders the ability to study the long-term health benefits of food-as-medicine interventions. Advocates are urging CMS to extend enrollment periods, convene a stakeholder task force, and review evidence to support the success of these programs.

via STAT|

#centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services #chronic-disease #food-as-medicine