Food As Medicine

Food as Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Nutrition

Are you facing challenges like high blood pressure, heart failure, cancer, or diabetes, and struggling to afford nutritious meals? Discover how adopting a diet focused on managing high blood pressure can significantly improve your health.

You may be eligible for the Food as Medicine initiative, which aims to make heart-healthy eating accessible and affordable for everyone.

Food as Medicine, an initiative by Tanner's Get Healthy, Live Well program, provides weekly deliveries of free, fresh and nutritious food to local residents managing diabetes, heart failure, cancer, or high blood pressure while dealing with the high costs of healthy eating.

Integrate heart-healthy eating into your lifestyle with our program's support.

Benefits of Food as Medicine include:

Complimentary education sessions on managing diabetes and high blood pressure with budget-friendly grocery shopping tips
Free cooking classes designed to encourage the preparation of heart-healthy meals
Guidance on purchasing nutritious foods without overspending
Expert advice on meal planning with a focus on heart-healthy options
In-depth education on diabetes management and blood sugar control
Weekly provision of free, fresh, and healthy groceries for those in need

How to Participate in Food as Medicine

This no-cost program is open to individuals who:

Experience difficulty controlling blood sugar or blood pressure despite adopting a heart-healthy diet
Have been diagnosed with heart failure or cancer
Lack consistent access to nutritious meals and heart-healthy recipes
Desire to learn strategies for making healthier food choices on a budget

By offering nutritious, affordable foods, comprehensive education on nutrition and diabetes, engaging cooking classes, personalized health coaching, and more, Food as Medicine empowers you to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Central to this initiative are heart-healthy recipes.