HWP 326 - Food is Medicine (4)

An exploration of using food as medicine both as a theory and as a philosophy. This course addresses nutrition related to plant-based diets and the cultural adaptations of using food as medicine. The course will also explore the controversies and issues surrounding the use of a plant-based lifestyle and food as medicine. Topics covered will include food as medicine philosophies, environment, nutritional demands, practices of using food as medicine, and public health applications. The course reflects upon varying illnesses and foods, herbs, and spices as a preventative practice. Prerequisite: HWP 225. Fall.