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Most people who have Medically Tailored Meal benefits don't KNOW that they have a meal benefit!! Now of course the big question is... How do I find out if my patient qualifies for medically tailored meals? 🔹 Step 1: Go to our Home Page and use the Benefit Locator Tool right here: https://lnkd.in/gSmw9zkX 🔹 Step 2: Click the BUTTON, and Enter YOUR (NOT THE PATIENT) information, including Zip Code to find out if there are benefits in your area 🔹 Step 3: If you get a message that says, "Benefits exist in your area," THEN 🔹 Step 4: Have your PATIENT to to the Homepage and CLICK THE BUTTON and enter THEIR information. They will get an answer, and IF they likely have benefits, PK will contact them and handle the rest! If you find NO BENEFITS IN YOUR AREA YET, Hang tight! We're working on it! In the meantime, ADVOCATE FOR FOOD IS MEDICINE AND MEDICALLY TAILORED MEALS IN YOUR INSTITUTION OR AREA. and FOLLOW US HERE ON LinkedIn! #foodismedicine

Join us on August 13, 2024, at 12:00 noon CST for a webinar focused on providing real-life tools to help patients and members change their habits. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your practice and improve patient outcomes. Save your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gn79DwPK

Question: “Which vitamins are actually beneficial and worth taking?” Answer: Supplement regimens should be recommended on an individual basis. However, there are a few common nutrients that most people are lacking. The top three supplements I suggest for almost all of my clients are: 🥑 Omega-3s - Omega-3 fatty acids are also called essential fats. They support cellular health, offer anti-inflammatory benefits, and may have protective heart health benefits too. 🧋 Probiotics - Probiotics support digestive wellness (aka, gut health) which has a large impact on your overall health. ☀️ Vitamin D3 - An estimated 42% of US adults are deficient in the so-called “sunshine vitamin” which is necessary to absorb calcium and support healthy bones. Studies show that people with higher levels of vitamin D have a lower risk of disease. Finally, if you have food allergies or sensitivities, you don't consume a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, or you follow any kind of restrictive diet (i.e. vegan, vegetarian, keto, etc.) then I recommend taking a multivitamin for extra support. #foodismedicine

Your patients might be MISSING OUT on this huge health benefit!! 👇 The Food is Medicine Movement is gaining so much steam as insurance benefits become available in more and more places across the country for Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members in some states. AND YOUR PATIENTS MIGHT QUALIFY! Are these benefits available in your area? Find out in just the click of a button: https://lnkd.in/gSmw9zkX #foodismedicine

📅 Mark Your Calendar: Webinar on August 13, 2024 📅 Join us at 12:00 noon CST for a transformative webinar on "Helping People Change." Learn practical tools and strategies to support your patients in changing their habits and improving their health. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gn79DwPK #foodismedicine

Vegan vs Whole Foods diet: what's the difference (and why try either)!? 🍇 A whole-food, plant-based diet doesn’t necessarily exclude animal products, however it emphasizes whole, unrefined, minimally processed plant foods. It’s a diet based around whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, lentils, nuts and seeds. There are no strict guidelines for what it entails other than focusing on plant-foods and avoiding highly processed foods. 🥦 Vegan diets exclude all foods derived from animals, even eggs and dairy. Research indicates that a balanced diet full of plant-based foods can provide a multitude of health benefits. Both a vegan diet and a whole foods, plant based diet can be a healthy eating pattern, when done correctly. It really depends on what you choose to eat! You can find foods that are technically vegan, but have little or no nutritional benefit. The same goes for a WFPB diet: if you only eat celery, you're not getting the balance of nutrients you need to function. Because a WFPB diet emphasizes unrefined, unprocessed foods derived from plants, it tends to encourage healthy choices, but, as always, the key is to consume a range of plant-based foods to ensure you're getting everything your body needs. #foodismedicine

🛠️ Tools for Change: Upcoming Webinar 🛠️ Don’t miss our webinar on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 12:00 noon CST. "Helping People Change: Real-life tools to help patients and members change their habits." Discover effective techniques to foster positive behavioral changes in your patients. 📅 Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gn79DwPK #HealthcareWebinar #BehaviorChange #PatientSupport #HealthcareTools

Plant-based eating is now a $7 billion market in the United States!! Whether you are the vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian almost 40% of Americans are shifting to a plant-based diet according to 2018 Nielsen report. But why? Years of research has shown to support overall health, including a lower risk of developing coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, certain cancers (colorectal) and increased longevity. A plant-based diet supplies all the essential nutrients, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals of a healthy diet. Plant based diets are usually higher in fiber and phytonutrients. However, some vegans may need to add vitamin B12 supplement to ensure they receive all the nutrients required. Plant-based eating has seen an explosion in the past few decades! Are you mainly plant-based? Do you recommend this diet to your clients? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! #foodismedicine

Question: “Which vitamins are actually beneficial and worth taking?” Answer: Supplement regimens should be recommended on an individual basis. However, there are a few common nutrients that most people are lacking. The top three supplements I suggest for almost all of my clients are: 🥑 Omega-3s - Omega-3 fatty acids are also called essential fats. They support cellular health, offer anti-inflammatory benefits, and may have protective heart health benefits too. 🧋 Probiotics - Probiotics support digestive wellness (aka, gut health) which has a large impact on your overall health. ☀️ Vitamin D3 - An estimated 42% of US adults are deficient in the so-called “sunshine vitamin” which is necessary to absorb calcium and support healthy bones. Studies show that people with higher levels of vitamin D have a lower risk of disease. Finally, if you have food allergies or sensitivities, you don't consume a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, or you follow any kind of restrictive diet (i.e. vegan, vegetarian, keto, etc.) then I recommend taking a multivitamin for extra support. #Foodismedicine

Medically tailored meals are not just meals with fewer calories ‼️ As our Chief Health Officer @Dr Robert Graham says, "the designed by chefs and created by chefs makes the medically tailored meal different." Go beyond discharge meals and temporary benefits and see if your patients qualify for an ongoing medically tailored meal benefit. See if benefits are available in your area today with our free benefit locator tool: https://lnkd.in/gSmw9zkX #foodismedicine