The Food as Medicine Course

The Food as Medicine Course teaches how everyday foods affect health, energy, and long-term well-being. This science-based course shows how food can help reduce inflammation, support digestion, balance blood sugar, improve brain health, and strengthen the immune system.

This course breaks down nutrition science into simple, easy-to-understand lessons that can be used right away. You will learn how food impacts the body at the cellular level and how the right food choices can help the body heal and function better over time.

You will explore how nutrients affect gut health, metabolism, inflammation, and energy production. The course explains how blood sugar balance, insulin response, and nutrient quality all play a role in how the body feels and performs. Complex ideas are taught in a clear and practical way, without confusion or extreme rules.

This is not about dieting or restriction. The Food as Medicine Course focuses on building balanced meals using real foods that support the body’s natural healing systems. You will learn how to make smarter food choices that fit real life and support lasting health.

Whether you are improving your own wellness or expanding your nutrition knowledge, this course gives you a strong foundation in food-based health strategies that are backed by science and easy to apply.

Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion, recognizing their commitment to nutrition education and evidence-based wellness practices.

What You’ll Learn in This Course

After completing the Food as Medicine Course, you will understand how to:

• Use everyday foods to support health and longevity
• Reduce inflammation through food choices
• Improve digestion and gut health with balanced meals
• Support brain health, mood, and focus with nutrition
• Balance blood sugar and energy levels
• Build meals that support metabolism and cellular health
• Understand how nutrients affect the body at a deeper level
• Make confident food choices without dieting or restriction

Who This Course Is For

The Food as Medicine Course is designed for people who want to understand how food affects health and how to use nutrition in a smarter way.

This course is a great fit for:
• Individuals who want to improve their own health and energy
• Health and wellness coaches
• Fitness and lifestyle professionals
• People interested in preventing health problems through nutrition
• Anyone who wants simple, science-based nutrition education
• Lifelong learners who value food-first health approaches

Who This Course Is Not For

This course may not be the right fit for:
• People looking for quick fixes or extreme diets
• Anyone wanting to diagnose or treat medical conditions
• Those expecting supplements to replace healthy food choices
• Individuals not interested in learning nutrition basics
• Anyone seeking medical or clinical certification

Scope-of-Practice Statement

The Food as Medicine Course is an education-based program focused on nutrition awareness and food-first health strategies.

Participants are taught to:
• Understand how food affects health and energy
• Use nutrition to support digestion, metabolism, and immune health
• Make informed food choices based on science
• Educate themselves and others about food-based wellness

This course does not provide medical training or authority. It does not allow participants to diagnose, treat, or cure disease. Food recommendations should be used responsibly and alongside licensed healthcare providers when medical care is needed.

Certificate of Completion

After completing the Food as Medicine Course, participants earn a Certificate of Completion. This certificate shows a commitment to nutrition education and evidence-based wellness and can be used to support personal growth or professional development.

CONTACT US

If you have questions, feel free to e-mail our Admissions Officer, Lori Baker, at Lori@dietfreelife.com