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Food Is Medicine: Eating for better health and healing

Harvard Medical School via Harvard Health Online Learning

Overview

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In this lively interactive course, we examine the age-old idea that "food is medicine" through the lens of modern science. You’ll discover not only how a wholesome diet supports good health, but how food can be used to help ward off chronic ailments. In the course of 70+ lessons, you’ll learn how the food you eat can nourish your body and help prevent disease—and how you can apply the principle of "food is medicine" to what you put on your table.

Syllabus

Getting Started
  • About Our Course
  • Nutrient Basics
  • Nutrients and Nourishment
  • Test Your Knowledge
Healthy Eating
  • The Basics
  • Fruits and Veggies
  • Whole Grains and Legumes
  • Healthy Protein
  • All About Fats
  • Dairy and Nondairy Alternatives
  • Test Your Knowledge
"Nutrition Prescriptions" for Common Conditions
  • Eating to Beat Disease
  • Heart Health
  • Diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Gut Health
  • Bone Health
  • Kidney Health
  • Cognitive and Mental Health
  • Test Your Knowledge
Adapting Your Lifestyle
  • Cooking, Shopping, and Eating
  • Simple, Healthy Recipes
  • Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
  • Points to Remember

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