Gaples Institute Nutrition and Lifestyle Education

So proud to join The White House in the national strategy to end #hunger and diet-related disease! We’ve committed to providing our award-winning clinical #NutritionEducation course to 100 additional medical schools, prioritizing underserved and historically marginalized populations. #WHChallenge #FoodIsMedicine #FoodAsMedicine #MedEd #WHConfHungerHealth https://lnkd.in/ewphMShz

#FunFridayFact to share with your patients: ? It's possible to stay merry AND mindful during holiday celebrations! Skip the sugar-sweetened soda to keep energy steady and reduce empty calories. Opt for sparkling water with a squeeze of citrus or herbal teas for festive, healthier sips. ????

Tell your patients: Don't be fooled by clever marketing language! These misleading descriptors abound in the grocery store aisles.

Our award-winning evidence-based clinical nutrition course has the singular distinction of being required in the curriculum of 9 leading medical schools, including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Tufts, and Uniformed Services University! Find out about group discounts, and how your medical school can benefit:

Here's a #FunFridayFact about shellfish (such as mussels). Want to help your patients learn more about planet-friendly eating (and help them improve their own health while they're at it)? Check out our FREE mini-course for clinicians at Plate4PlanetMD.org!

?? Healthy changes can happen faster than your patients might think! Help your patients discover how small shifts in eating can lead to big—and quick—health improvements: ?

?? Fish are packed with Omega-3s—but did you know they don’t actually produce these beneficial fats themselves? Learn more in our 1-minute microlearning video on the AMA Ed Hub:

"#UltraprocessedFoods?are the perfect storm to promote overconsumption and weight gain," explains our Executive Director, Stephen Devries, MD. Read more about #UPFs and what you and your patients need to know, in this feature from the American Medical Association via Sara Berg, MS:

Fascinating data. ?? A new study suggests that limiting #sugar intake in the first 1,000 days from conception may have long-term health benefits. UK data shows that children exposed to lower sugar levels from in-utero and early-life rationing had around 35% lower #diabetes risk and 20% lower #hypertension risk as adults, with disease onset delayed by several years. Definitely reinforces the importance of healthy early nutrition for lifelong wellness! ?? https://lnkd.in/gB4gVWnX

#FunFridayFact: ???? Choosing whole fruit over fruit juice gives you the full package of fiber, nutrients, and great taste! This is why it's best to reach for fruit instead of fruit juice.