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Welcome to the Food as Medicine Toolkit: 

People in Sutter County shared that they want better nutrition and easier access to healthy foods. To support this need, Sutter County Public Health created the Food as Medicine Toolkit. It includes helpful, science‑based information to encourage healthy eating and improve overall well‑being.

What is Food as Medicine? 

 Food as medicine means the foods we eat can help prevent illness, improve health, and support how we feel each day. It also means that healthy food should be easy to find, affordable, and simple to prepare.

To view or share the Food As Medicine one-pager, click the link here.

This toolkit includes four main sections:

  • Food as medicine to encourage health and wellbeing: 
    The foods we choose can affect our energy, mood, and overall health. This section shares tips for choosing nutritious foods, making simple meals, shopping on a budget, and finding helpful recipes and videos.
  • Food as medicine to improve access to healthy food: 
    Some families have trouble getting healthy food. This can raise the risk of health problems like diabetes or heart disease. This section provides information about local food programs, CalFresh, and budgeting tips.
  • Food as medicine for managing long-term health conditions: 
    Healthy eating can help people manage certain health conditions. This section offers clear information, useful resources, and recipes designed for people with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's Disease, or dementia.
  • Food medicine to promote food safety: 

    Safe food is important for good health. This section includes easy‑to‑understand tips on keeping food safe at home and reducing food waste.

    Click the tiles below to learn more and explore the resources.