SCIENCE BEHIND FOOD AS INFORMATION
Understanding Food as
Information in Relation
to Health of the Body
Understanding Food as Information
You are a human being, not a machine. The idea that “food is simply fuel” and that we all process it the same way a car uses gasoline is fundamentally flawed. The food experience, that collection of intangibles that occurs every time we eat, has a direct and an indirect impact on our health through epigenetic expression. Epigenetic expression refers to the complex regulation of gene activity through mechanisms that do not alter our underlying DNA sequence but instead modify how genes are accessed and used by the cells of our body. In other words, how the information regarding the food experience is interpreted by our body and how that impacts our DNA; that biological information that makes you, well YOU!
Mapping the Food-Health Relationship
The BridgMed approach acknowledges that, ultimately, each individual has a unique relationship with the food they choose to eat. Like any relationship, it is defined by the sum of the individual encounters, or in this case, the sum of the individual food experiences. All the information about each individual meal; the processing of the ingredients, the nutrients, the additives, the time of day, the place, the company, and our emotional state have profound impacts on our human physiology, the gut microbiome, and our behavior, which when out of balance can lead to adverse health outcomes. Creating and restoring a balanced Food-Health relationship is the foundation of Health & Wellness.
Culinary Medicine: Real Food
Culinary Medicine:
Real Food
The Healing TableTM is an innovative platform developed to work in a practical, real-world setting. By focusing on menu-driven food goals rather than merely dictating nutrient intake, The Healing TableTM offers an experience and approach built around the individual and the foods they enjoy. A delightful and pleasant dining experience is something that we all seek more of; it becomes the driver of potent and positive change. The Healing TableTM connects you with a team of experts, including chefs, dietitians, and food relationship specialists, all certified in Culinary Medicine. This comprehensive approach is tailored to the individual’s unique biological and psychological needs with a sensitivity to individual culinary skill levels, time, and economic constraints.
The Future: Now
The BridgMed solution represents a paradigm shift in how we understand and approach the food-health relationship and how we leverage it for maximum Health & Wellness. The standard nutritionism-based dictums and ultra-processed meal plans continue to fail in spectacular fashion, as they have for over the last half-century. Repackaging the same unsuccessful tactics will never bring us towards our goal. It requires a fresh perspective and cutting-edge technology like The Healing TableTM to offer more effective, personalized answers to truly transform our well-being.