concept   food as medicine
16 commonsense assertions
Cultures (16) • Japan (1) • Western countries (1) • Mediterranean countries (1) • Australia (1) • Brazil (1) • Iran (1) • Nigeria (1) • Sweden (1) • Western Nutrition (1) • African countries (1) • Greece (1) • Latin American countries (1) • Oceanian countries (1) • Slavic countries (1) • culinary community (1) • traditional Korean medicine (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 food as medicine Japan The traditional Japanese culture views food as preventive medicine, emphasizing specific healthy ingredients and cooking methods. 10
2 food as medicine Western countries There is increasing interest in using food as a preventive medicine and holistic health approach in Western countries. 6
3 food as medicine Mediterranean countries Mediterranean countries incorporate natural foods as medicine into their culture and culinary practices. 3
4 food as medicine Australia Indigenous Australians recognize food as medicine alongside traditional ingredients in their diet. 2
5 food as medicine Brazil In Brazil, traditional whole foods are valued as a form of medicine, while processed foods are avoided. 2
6 food as medicine Iran Iranian culture has a long history of using food as medicine and herbal remedies in traditional Persian medicine. 2
7 food as medicine Nigeria In Nigeria, traditional medicine includes locally-sourced foods and herbs for healing. 2
8 food as medicine Sweden Swedes prioritize natural, minimally processed foods, viewing them as a form of medicine. 2
9 food as medicine Western Nutrition The concept of Western nutrition views food as medicine, with an emphasis on nutrients and their impact on physical health. 2
10 food as medicine African countries African traditional medicine has a long history of using food and herbs as healing remedies. 1
11 food as medicine Greece In Greece, traditional use of natural foods as medicine is deeply integrated into the culture and culinary practices. 1
12 food as medicine Latin American countries Latin American countries embrace the concept of food as medicine through their rich culinary heritage and traditional healing practices. 1
13 food as medicine Oceanian countries Indigenous food as medicine practices are increasingly recognized in Oceanian countries, particularly among Aboriginal communities. 1
14 food as medicine Slavic countries Traditional Slavic medicine has historically limited the use of food as medicine, but interest in alternative health approaches is increasing. 1
15 food as medicine culinary community The culinary community embraces the concept of food as medicine by creating dishes that nourish and heal through blending flavors. 1
16 food as medicine traditional Korean medicine Traditional Korean medicine emphasizes the energy and balancing properties of different foods based on the principles of yin and yang. 1