Food as Medicine

My Food Index

Knowing what you can eat to support your body is one of the most powerful tools you have in your health toolbox. My Food Index will remove the guess work so you can fuel your body with the foods it needs to be at its best.

The right food, evidenced by research and chosen with intention, can be a powerful component of correcting your health and achieving your health goals.

At The Body Guard Clinic, we believe that understanding the types of foods your body needs and WHY, is one of the most important aspects of managing your health. Unfortunately, a lot of the food data available is outdated, misrepresented and difficult to find specific details that are not a generic approach. With over 20 years of hands-on clinical experience in naturopathy & nutrition, and deep research into the science of foods, we understand the intricacies of how to utilise food as medicine to support everyday health AND specific medical conditions. 

When compiling our food index we looked at foods through the lens of specific medical conditions and then took that research even deeper to see:

  • How the food interacts with the body
  • How the way some foods are prepared can change their composition 
  • How combining certain foods can alter the nutrient value
  • How changing when you eat a certain food can make it a better option.

We have spent the time on bringing this all together so you don't have to. This is why we have created My Food Index - food lists that provide evidence based food recommendations for a range of health conditions, including, where necessary, how to prepare specific types of foods, so you can have the information on hand, when you need it and ensure that the food you are eating is supporting your body, your medical conditions and your ongoing health.

MY FOOD INDEX

Click on a food list below and it will open in a new window.  You can then save the direct link to your phone for ease of access while out shopping.

Important Legal Disclaimer: If your treating doctor or specialist has asked you not to eat any of the foods on these lists, please adhere to their recommendations and follow their guidelines.