Food as medicine isn't just a trend; it’s a return to wisdom.
Fall turns me into a total food-as-medicine nerd, and I make no apologies for it. I love walking through farmers’ markets, where this season seems to bring out everyone’s appreciation for nature’s bounty, whether we’re admiring beautiful pumpkin displays or filling our baskets with colorful squash and crisp apples. There’s something magical about this time of year when nature tantalizes us with its bounty, essentially becoming our pharmacy. Our immune systems will thank us for it as we prepare for cold and flu season.
I’ve been fascinated by food-as-medicine for years (my friends call it my “healthy addiction”), and here’s what never stops amazing me: modern research keeps proving that our ancestors were right all along. What appeared to be simple home cooking was advanced medicine disguised as dinner. Stanford has just released a study showing that people who treat their kitchens like pharmacies experience real health improvements in just three months. Science finally caught up to what grandmothers have been telling us forever: food is medicine.
The Truth About Your Fall Pantry
