What is Food as Medicine?
At Tangelo, we believe food is more than just fuel—it’s a powerful way to prevent sickness, manage health problems, and improve overall health. This idea, called "Food as Medicine," shows how closely nutrition and good health are connected. It’s at the core of everything we do. With tools to track diet quality, provide nutrition education, and design medically-tailored food, we help people take control of their health and feel their best.
The Philosophy Behind Food as Medicine
The idea of Food as Medicine stems from a simple truth: what we eat directly impacts our bodies and minds. By focusing on nutritious, whole foods, we can:
- Prevent Disease: A healthy diet can reduce the risk of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and more.
- Manage Chronic Conditions: For those already living with illnesses, targeted nutrition can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Boost Overall Well-Being: The right foods can enhance energy, mood, and long-term health.
Food as Medicine challenges the traditional focus on treating diseases with medication alone. Instead, it emphasizes prevention and holistic care by making nutrition a cornerstone of health.
How Tangelo Brings Food as Medicine to Life
At Tangelo, we believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious, delicious meals tailored to their specific health needs. Here’s how we support the Food as Medicine movement:
1. Diet Quality Tracking
Most people don’t need another diet—they need a better way to understand their eating habits. That’s why Tangelo offers a Diet Quality Score, a simple tool to help you see where you’re doing well and where small changes can help. It’s like a credit score for your diet, but way more useful!
With your score, you’ll be able to:
- See how nutrient-dense your diet is (spoiler: it’s about balance, not perfection).
- Track progress over time so you can celebrate every small win.
- Get personalized recommendations to help you make easy, meaningful upgrades to your meals.
2. Nutrition Education
We believe healthy eating shouldn’t be confusing. That’s why we provide clear, practical advice that actually fits your life.
With Tangelo, you’ll get:
- Easy-to-follow tips that help you make smarter food choices without feeling deprived.
- Guidance tailored to your health goals, whether that’s managing diabetes, lowering cholesterol, or just feeling better overall.
- Support along the way, so you never have to figure it out alone.
3. Medically Tailored Food
Imagine opening your fridge and seeing ready-to-eat meals that are not only delicious but also designed to support your health. That’s what Tangelo provides.
Our meals are:
- Crafted by nutrition experts to support specific health needs.
- Convenient: Enjoy our grocery, semi-prepared, or prepared meal boxes saving you time while supporting your health.
- Delicious: We prioritize flavor because eating well shouldn’t feel like a chore.
Even better? Many health plans cover these meals, meaning you could get them at no extra cost to you.
Why Food as Medicine Matters
When nutrition becomes part of the healthcare conversation, we can create lasting change. Food as Medicine is about more than individual health—it’s about reducing healthcare costs, supporting communities, and building a better future.
By combining nutrition science with compassionate care, Tangelo is transforming the way we approach health. Together, we can show that food truly is medicine.
