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But don’t just take our word for it. The Validation Institute recently validated bitewell’s FoodHealth Score, i.e. our 0-10 food scoring system that rates a food’s effectiveness in positively impacting a person’s health condition, and the health outcomes that come with it. To quote Linda Riddell, the Validation Institute’s Chief Data Scientist: “Our review found that bitewell’s development of the FoodHealth Score used credible data sources and appropriate statistical models. The Score was shown to have a strong link to health outcomes, such as blood pressure and blood glucose (HbA1c) and thus achieved FoodMed Certified for outcomes from Validation Institute.” To learn more about the FoodHealth Score and how it’s improving health outcomes for people with high blood pressure, cholesterol, A1c and more – you can read the full report here: https://bit.ly/43pRXlg

We are thrilled to be attending The Denver Polo Classic benefiting The Denver Children's Foundation on Saturday, July 13th! Interested in attending the event? Discover more here!

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What you eat has a profound effect on your health. In fact, food is one of the most impactful factors in a person’s overall health and wellness. That's why the research consistently shows that dietary habits not only influence disease risk but also have the ability to offer strong protective qualities against acute and chronic conditions. For example: 🥕 A study by Tufts University found that a 30% Medicare and Medicaid subsidy for fresh vegetables and fruit could prevent 300,000+ premature deaths from cardiovascular events. 🥕 A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that offering nationwide medically tailored meal benefits to individuals with diabetes, heart disease, or cancer could save more than $180 billion in medical costs. 🥕 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina published data in the New England Journal of Medicine that found members with Type 2 diabetes in Affordable Care Act plans could save $139 in total medical costs per member per month if they were enrolled in a food as medicine delivery program. Of course, knowing this information doesn’t always translate into eating foods that are best for you. Schedules get busy. Stress happens. And it’s not always clear what’s good for you and what’s not. That’s why through the FoodHealth Score at the digital food farmacy, we do our best to make the healthy choice, the easy choice.

What you eat has a profound effect on your health. In fact, food is one of the most impactful factors in a person’s overall health and wellness. That's why the research consistently shows that dietary habits not only influence disease risk but also have the ability to offer strong protective qualities against acute and chronic conditions. For example: 🥕 A study by Tufts University found that a 30% Medicare and Medicaid subsidy for fresh vegetables and fruit could prevent 300,000+ premature deaths from cardiovascular events. 🥕 A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that offering nationwide medically tailored meal benefits to individuals with diabetes, heart disease, or cancer could save more than $180 billion in medical costs. 🥕 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina published data in the New England Journal of Medicine that found members with Type 2 diabetes in Affordable Care Act plans could save $139 in total medical costs per member per month if they were enrolled in a food as medicine delivery program. Of course, knowing this information doesn’t always translate into eating foods that are best for you. Schedules get busy. Stress happens. And it’s not always clear what’s good for you and what’s not. That’s why through the FoodHealth Score at the digital food farmacy, we do our best to make the healthy choice, the easy choice.

We were thrilled to host WBL (Women Business Leaders of the US Health Care Industry Foundation) at our office, connecting with female leaders across the healthcare industry, and show the screening for our new docuseries! A special thank you to Lynn Poulos, Dawn Maloney, and Jessica Erb.

In today’s world, we typically associate change with metrics – be it pounds dropped, lowered LDL levels, etc. And while we love to measure things like that at bitewell, it’s important to note that these kinds of measurements are lag indicators – i.e. they let you know when the work you’ve done has worked. But to stay on track – you have to know that what you’re doing now is going to deliver the metrics we want. Hence this post. So, without further ado, here are five unexpected signals that your food choices are going to deliver the results you want. 1. You’re regular. Believe it or not, going #2 regularly and easily is one of the best signals that what you’re eating is working for you. So, if you weren’t regular and, now, you are – it’s a really good indication that what you’re eating is working for you. 2. You have less pain. Pain is a signal that your body is inflamed. As what you eat plays a key role in inflammation, it's only natural that pain lessens when you consume good-for-you foods. That’s why people often report feeling less pain when they switch to a diet that works with their body (v. against it). 3. You’re sleeping better. Studies show that nutrition influences the quality of one's sleep, and that certain foods (and drinks) can make it easier or harder to get the sleep that you need. Hence why you know you’re eating foods that work for you when you sleep better. 4. You have more energy in the afternoon. The 3:00pm crash is almost always a direct result of what you eat. Thing is, most people don’t know that. But now you do – which is why increased energy in the afternoon is a clear signal that your food choices are aligning with your body’s needs. 5. You’re calmer. The brain and gut are connected. As a result, what you eat affects your mental state. Hence why studies consistently show that when people eat foods that positively impact your gut, people can prevent and better manage stress.

Join WBL (Women Business Leaders of the US Health Care Industry Foundation) members for a happy hour on Thursday, June 13 at our Denver headquarters!

🎥 Watch the Bitewell Story Unfold on the Big Screen! 🎥 We're thrilled to announce our participation in the Global Health Campaign, launching alongside the World Health Organization 77th World Health Assembly. This inspiring campaign docuseries, featured on Reuters and produced by Acumen, aims to ignite action for a healthier tomorrow through 12 compelling documentary films. 🌍 Join us as we explore how bitewell is reframing how we view food-as-medicine - tackling the challenges within the American food supply to build a healthier tomorrow. 💡Hear our founders, Samantha Alexander and Chris Fanucchi tell the stories that inspired our mission - to improve the world’s health through food. 🤝Glean important insights on the power of personalized nutrition from Sharecare SVP of Business Development Kristina Viola RD. 🍲Learn about the clinical efficacy of food-as-medicine for people with diabetes from American Diabetes Association VP of Healthcare Programs Barbara Eichorst,MS,RD,CDCES 🌱 Tune in to our episode and get inspired to take action towards a healthier future. Together, we can transform the way the world eats and improve public health on a global scale.

🥬 🏥 We’re proud to welcome a new partner into our comprehensive digital health ecosystem and enlist in bitewell’s mission to improve the world’s health through food! 🥗🍴 United by our shared commitment to meet individuals wherever they are in their personal health journey, Sharecare’s partnership with bitewell gives people the tools and education they need to harness the power of food-as-medicine. Through the partnership, Sharecare’s existing nutrition solutions will be complemented by access to the world’s first digital food farmacy, which makes healthy food accessible, affordable, and actionable for every American. bitewell’s revolutionary model turns nutrition insights into easy actions tailored to an individual’s specific needs and goals. Along the way, people are educated on the use of food-as-medicine through the company’s proprietary food navigation tool, the FoodHealth Score. In addition to supporting 30 different health conditions and a vast array of dietary needs, preferences, and lifestyles, bitewell’s food supplier network can deliver healthy food to every zip code in the United States. By pairing nutritional guidance with expanded access for individuals to shop for foods to prevent or treat disease – that fit their needs, preferences, and budget – bitewell takes a major step forward in making food-as-medicine accessible for all.   To learn how our partnership with bitewell can support your workforce or member population with the tools they need to understand their nutrition and take action, reach out to your Sharecare contact or email connect@sharecare.com.   #FoodAsMedicine #WellBeing #DigitalHealth #Innovation #StrategicPartnership #HealthTech #FoodHealth