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How Food Can Be Medicine for Your Body
Learn how your daily eating habits can support your health and help manage long term conditions.
HealthStylz Editors
· 2 min read
The short version
- Healthy eating supports your daily wellness.
- Good food helps manage chronic conditions.
- Small diet steps matter over time.
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Nutrition facts
Everyday foods that fit this story One normal serving of each.
Fiber per serving
- Spinach1 cup raw (30 g)0.7 g
- Broccoli1 cup chopped (91 g)2.4 g
- Sweet potato1 medium, raw weight (130 g)3.9 g
Protein per serving
- Spinach1 cup raw (30 g)0.9 g
- Broccoli1 cup chopped (91 g)2.6 g
- Sweet potato1 medium, raw weight (130 g)2 g
Calories per serving
- Spinach1 cup raw (30 g)6.9 cal
- Broccoli1 cup chopped (91 g)30.9 cal
- Sweet potato1 medium, raw weight (130 g)111.8 cal
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Hello friend. We all want to feel our best while caring for our families and homes. Sometimes the simplest choices make a big difference in how we feel each day.
What's new
Experts are talking about a fresh look at an older idea where food is used like medicine. Mountains of scientific evidence support both the negative and positive effects of our eating habits on our health.
What it means for you
What we put on our plates really matters. Research shows that a healthy diet can help those suffering from chronic health conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
One small thing to try
Try adding one colorful vegetable to your plate at dinner tonight to support your health journey.
Compare protein and fiber per serving from USDA data in our Foods and Drinks Guide, or map simple daily meal swaps using our Calorie Deficit and Food Swap Planner.