Food As Medicine Nutrition Program
Unlock the healing power of food for you and your family.
What Would Your Life Look Like If You Had All the Tools & Knowledge To Heal Yourself?
It is predicted that by the year 2050 about half of adults will have at least one chronic disease. This is despite the explosion of the global wellness industry, estimated to be worth $US4.5 trillion, and organizations like the USDA releasing nutrition guidelines every year.
Wellness has entered the cultural mainstream, and yet our society has never been more sick.
Unfortunately, we aren't taught about real nutrition in school. We have a medical profession that is rarely trained to use food as medicine, and the multi-billion dollar fast-food and pharmaceutical industries thrive on misleading consumers
Now it's time to take our power back!
Studying nutrition can change your life. There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to nutrition and health, and the amount of conflicting ‘evidence’ online on what is the best diet, is overwhelming.
This is why we created the Food As Medicine Nutrition Program. To alleviate the overwhelm, and the hours and money spent seeking support. To help you transform your health and life, and to help others do the same.
Founders of Food Matters and The Food Matters Institute
Are You Tired of Feeling Like This?
- You’re overwhelmed by the amount of conflicting ‘evidence’ online on the best diet for you.
- You’re struggling with uncomfortable bloating, hormonal imbalances, constant digestive issues, and unexplained weight gain even though you live a healthy lifestyle.
- You’re spending lots of time and money on specialist appointments, only to be sent off to get tests that cost you hundreds more.
- You have no option but to live with an illness because you’ve tried every option out there and still find yourself unwell and unhappy.
- You know you need to start prioritizing your health, but you don’t know where to start.
- You’re ready to say goodbye to persistent sickness and pain and transform your life using nutrition.
This is why we created the Food As Medicine Nutrition Program. To alleviate the overwhelm and hours spent seeking support, to help you transform your health and life, and to help others do the same.
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The Food As Medicine Nutrition Program Is for You If:
The Food As Medicine Nutrition Program Is for You If:
- You are looking to improve the health of yourself and your family naturally.
- You're looking for solutions to digestive issues, hormone issues, inflammation, low immunity, a chronic illness, heart issues, and aging.
- You want to learn from the world’s leading health experts on how food plays a key role in mood, energy levels, gut health, sleep, and more.
- You want to study with an institution that provides multidimensional support so that you can successfully complete the program despite not having prior nutrition knowledge or previous study experience.
- You are open to exploring and learning about new modalities that you can use to improve your health.
- You have a busy schedule and are looking for a program that you can complete in your own time around your lifestyle.
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After Completing the Food As Medicine Nutrition Program You Will:
- Be able to identify which foods to eat and which to avoid to improve gut issues, inflammation, hormonal issues, chronic disease, and more.
- Know how to fill your pantry and fridge with foods that will nourish your body and help to boost your immunity, longevity, energy, and regain your vitality.
- Understand the importance of biochemical individuality and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to nutrition and health and how to apply this principle to your own life.
- Know how to utilize nutrition and natural healing methods to handle any future health issues that arise, ensuring you stay healthier for longer.
- Be able to apply practical solutions in your everyday life that will help reinforce the importance of using food as medicine.
- Share your knowledge with friends and family, creating a positive impact in the lives of those around you.
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Take Your Health into Your Own Hands TODAY!
- Lifetime access to the program, bonuses & support
- 100% online & accessible 24/7 - complete around your own schedule
- Free upgrades to all new lessons & content added in the future
- Unlimited access to support via Live Chat, Email, WhatsApp & Facebook
- 14-day money back guarantee - love it or your money back!
Take a Look Inside the Program
We believe we've created the most comprehensive AND easy to complete nutrition program, no matter what level you’re at. But don't just take our word for it. Watch the video below featuring our Student Advisor and In-House Nutritionist, Kayla, to see just how easy it is to work through the program.
How The Food As Medicine Nutrition Program Works
5 modules of easy to apply nutrition lessons - audio & video available.
Complete each module in your own time - average 5 hours per module.
Complete a multiple choice quiz at the end of each module (retake as many times as you need).
Additional support resources like digital workbooks, transcripts, and practicals.
Revisit the program with lifetime access & support - including access to new content & bonuses.
Optional: Complete extension modules for specialized subjects that you’re interested in.
Receive your certificate of completion once all five modules are completed.
Access support resources like a physical workbook, transcripts, and practicals.
Course Outline
Module One: Dietary Theory & Food Fundamentals
To understand the power of nutrition, we first have to understand its role in our lives. This introductory module will lay the foundational knowledge you’ll need to grasp key nutrition principles - and then apply them. We’ll start by breaking down nutrition fundamentals, and explore the concept of biochemical individuality - why there are no one-size-fits-all solutions in nutrition. At the end of this module, you’ll understand how to nourish your body’s unique requirements and make more informed food choices.
In this module you will learn:
- The benefits of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts & seeds, and herbs & spices.
- How to understand gluten, fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.
- How to reduce sugar cravings and find healthier sugar alternatives.
- How to embrace healthy fats and find healthier oil alternatives.
- The pros and cons of animal products and how to decide what’s best for you.
Expert teachers: Christa Orecchio, Dr. Mark Hyman, McKel Hill, Daniel Vitalis & Marc David
Module Two: Nutrition in the 21st Century
Public health is declining, but knowledge is power. In this module, we’ll explore how politics, industries, and big businesses have contributed to the deteriorating health of the population. At the end of this module, you’ll understand how to read a nutrition label, decode the food system, and avoid the harmful impacts of sugar, modern wheat, chemicals, and additives to navigate the current unhealthy foodscape.
In this module you will learn:
- How to read a nutrition label.
- How to decode the modern food system.
- How to avoid the harmful impacts of sugar, agricultural chemicals, and food additives.
- The impact of modern wheat on health.
- Which foods you should eat and which foods you should avoid.
Expert teachers: Vani Hari, Sarah Lantz, John Robbins, Cyndi O’Meara, Dr. William Davis, Dr. Alejandro Junger, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Mike Adams & David Wolfe
Module Three: Understanding Nutrients & Superfoods
Get ready to learn your macronutrients from your micronutrients, the best sources of both, and common nutrient deficiencies. At the end of this module, you’ll understand how to identify the signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies in the body and increase your absorption of nutrients using superfoods, herbs, and natural supplements.
In this module you will learn:
- How to understand macronutrients, micronutrients, calories and energy.
- How to manage blood glucose levels.
- The benefits of protein.
- The importance of hydration.
- Which healthy fats you should eat and which fats you should avoid.
Expert teachers: Christa Orecchio, Udo Erasmus, Elizabeth Rider, Dr. Ian Brighthope, Dr. Andrew Saul, David Wolfe, Daniel Vitalis & Susan Teton
Module Four: The Power of Detoxification & Cleansing
Understand how your environment, lifestyle, and food choices can aid the body's natural detoxification pathways or burden them. At the end of this module, you’ll understand how to use the power of detoxification and cleansing to support the body through sickness and health.
In this module you will learn:
- How to support your body’s natural detoxification system.
- How to support the body through sickness and health.
- How to understand the impact of environmental chemicals on your health.
- The importance of our lymphatic system.
- The food and herbs you can eat to support your optimal health.
Expert teachers: Charlotte Gerson, Dr. Alejandro Junger, David Wolfe, Sarah Lantz, Dr. Sandeep Gupta, Dr. Victor Zeines & Jason Vale
Module Five: Healing Your Gut Naturally
This module is a deep dive into the gut microbiome, exploring the digestive system, key organs, and the gut-brain connection. At the end of this module, you’ll understand how to optimize your gut health to improve common gut-related issues, including leaky gut, digestive issues, and skin conditions.
In this module you will learn:
- How to understand the digestive system and the gut microbiome.
- How to optimize your gut health to improve leaky gut, digestive issues, and skin conditions.
- Which foods nourish and which foods damage our gut health.
- The impact of modern wheat, processed foods, and additives on our digestive health.
- All about prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods, and fiber.
Expert teachers: Christa Orecchio, Dr. Tom O'Bryan, Sayer Ji, David Wolfe & Dr. Josh Axe
Program Accreditations
The Food Matters Institute has been recognized and endorsed as a quality education training provider by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), which consists of a Committee Board of accomplished education professionals and a growing network of members.
What Sets the Food as Medicine
Nutrition Program Apart
1 Lifetime access means you can complete the program at your own pace. The average completion time is under 6 weeks, but you can choose how much time to dedicate to studying based on your own schedule. Dive in and complete it in a few weeks, or take it slow and complete it over several months.
2 Receive ongoing access to support even after you complete the program. Including Live Chat, WhatsApp, email, the Private Community, and the Institute’s Student Advisor & In-House Nutritionist.
3 Learn from over 25 health experts on a variety of nutrition approaches to gain a well-rounded understanding of nutrition and the importance of biochemical individuality (because there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health).
4 Choose from audio or visual lessons to best suit your learning style, schedule and lifestyle. Plus, follow along with digital workbooks and transcripts to help you solidify concepts.
WE'RE COMMITTED TO HELPING YOU HELP YOURSELF. WE BELIEVE THAT YOUR BODY IS WORTHY OF GOOD CARE AND THAT NO ONE IS MORE SUITABLY QUALIFIED TO CARE FOR IT THAN YOURSELF.
We created the Food As Medicine Nutrition Program from the growing need for people to heal themselves (or a loved one) naturally.
We've spent the last 15 years studying nutrition and interviewing experts in food, natural medicine, and mind-body therapies to uncover what's transforming lives today. We helped my father heal from depression and chronic fatigue and come off six prescription medicines with this information, and it's only becoming more powerful. The method of healing and good health hasn't changed.
We believe that everyone deserves the right to good health, prosperity, and happiness. We're just making it a little bit easier for you to access.
We can't wait to welcome you to the Food As Medicine Nutrition Program.
In good health,
James Colquhoun & Laurentine ten Bosch
Founders of Food Matters and The Food Matters Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long will it take to complete the program?
The program is made up of five modules and we recommend dedicating approximately 5 hours to completing each module, making the program easy to complete in less than 6 weeks. Because the program is 100% online and accessible 24/7 with no lecture commitments, you can start when you're ready, and complete it around your schedule or downtime after work.
Q. Is the Food Matters Institute an accredited training provider?
The Food Matters Institute has been recognized and endorsed as a quality education training provider by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), which consists of a Committee Board of accomplished education professionals and a growing network of members.
Q. What diet philosophy is taught inside the program?
The content within this program doesn't adhere to any one specific diet or way of eating, and this is because we believe in bio-individuality and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to nutrition and health.
The program emphasizes consuming a primarily plant-based diet because there is strong evidence for the benefits of consuming a large variety of plant-based foods.
There is content discussing how to ethically include quality animal products in your diet for those who choose to (or for those who find themselves coaching clients who choose to).
Ultimately we focus on giving students a deep understanding of the foundations required for optimal health and nutrition and the science behind food, nutrition, and many of the key systems in the body. We believe that once you have this foundational knowledge, it's much easier to interpret and implement information on health and nutrition!
Q. Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The Food As Medicine Nutrition Program is designed to be completed at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home. You have lifetime access to the program, so you can jump into each lesson when you're ready.
Q. What if I don't like the program?
Our priority is the happiness of our customers, so if you aren't 100% satisfied with the program, you can email us for a full refund within 14 days. We have a money back guarantee, no questions asked.
Q. Will I have access to support?
Yes! You'll be supported by our incredible Student Advisor & In-House Nutritionist via live chat, email, or WhatsApp. You'll also have access to a thriving online student community where you'll be supported by peers from around the world who are working through the program alongside you. If you would like extra support, you can turn on our Guided Emails for regular check-ins.
Q. How long do I have access to the program?
You have lifetime access to the program including all future program updates meaning you can start when you're ready and complete it around your own schedule.
Q. Will I be able to take a test and earn a certificate after completing this program?
Yes. To complete this program and earn a certificate of completion, you must complete each lesson and pass each module quiz by gaining 80% or higher.
You can retake each quiz more than once. As a student, you will have ongoing access to our entire support team and our Program coordinator (a qualified nutritionist) to help support your success.
Q. What does lifetime access to the program include?
Lifetime access to the programs means that you will always be able to access your account and the program. Each year, we add new and exciting lessons and bonuses, which you will also have access to!
Q. What is the difference between the Food As Medicine Nutrition Program and the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program?
The Food As Medicine Nutrition Program teaches you how to use nourishing foods to help transform your health and live a longer, happier life.
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program is designed for students who want to get certified in nutrition and start practicing to help others improve their health. It includes the same 5 core nutrition modules as the Food As Medicine Nutrition Program, plus 5 extension modules diving deeper into specific health conditions, plus additional modules and resources on nutrition coaching, and starting and growing your own business.
| FOOD AS MEDICINE NUTRITION PROGRAM | FOOD MATTERS NUTRITION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM | |
|---|---|---|
| PROGRAM GOALS | Learn how to use food as medicine to heal yourself & others | Become a Nutrition Coach and create a wellness business |
| OUTCOME | Certificate of completion | Nutrition Coach accreditation |
| CURRICULUM | 5 x core modules |
5 x core modules 5 x extension modules 1 x business and coaching module |
| ACCREDITATION | IARC | IARC & IICT (Immediate access to industry membership & insurance) |
| COMPLETION TIME | Easy to complete in 6 weeks | Easy to complete in 12 weeks |
The best part of the Food As Medicine Nutrition Program is that if you’re inspired to continue learning, you can enroll in the extension modules from inside your program. If you complete all 5 extension modules, you’ll receive your Nutrition Coach accreditation and unlock access to industry membership and insurance through the IICT!