We are a physician-led nonprofit with the mission of improving health through education and advocacy for the powerful role of nutrition and lifestyle changes.
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Healthy eating isn’t just about what’s on your plate—it’s also about who’s around the table. 🧑🤝🧑 Social connection and mindful eating can be just as powerful for your health as the food itself. Learn more: gaplesinstitute.org/dont-eat…
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Brain health is shaped by the choices we make every day. Food, movement, sleep, and stress all matter. 🧠 wapo.st/4fNxijg
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High-potency weight loss medications are changing the landscape—but without the right nutrition, patients' overall health may suffer. Learn why food still matters, even with powerful pharmacotherapy.⤵️
#FoodIsMedicine #ObesityCare #Nutrition edhub.ama-assn.org/gaples-in…
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Part 2 of our protein discussion is here! Getting enough protein doesn’t have to be complicated. In our latest newsletter, we show how simple, balanced choices throughout the day can add up—helping you meet your protein needs without overthinking it. 👇conta.cc/4tmG1w2
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The vibrant reds, blues, & purples in certain plant foods aren’t just beautiful 🌈 —they’re packed with powerful compounds that support heart health, reduce inflammation, & protect cells! 🥕 Learn more in this post from our Lifestyle Library: gaplesinstitute.org/color-po…
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Protein seems to be everywhere right now—but is more always better? Our latest newsletter breaks down the hype vs. the science: how much you actually need, why the source matters, and facts that often get lost in the protein craze. myemail.constantcontact.com/…
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Invited to the Washington, DC headquarters of the Association of American Medical Colleges (@AAMCtoday), our Executive Director, Stephen Devries, MD, shared how the Gaples Institute's #nutrition course for health professionals is shaping clinical #NutritionEducation nationwide.
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Most of the salt in our diets isn’t from the shaker—it’s hidden in everyday processed foods. This piece from our Lifestyle Library breaks down what we really need to know about sodium, and why less can often be more. gaplesinstitute.org/a-tale-w…
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Whole foods are more than the sum of their parts! 🌾🥜 Eating grains, nuts, and fruits in their intact form affects digestion, blood sugar, and nutrient absorption. Read more in this article from the Gaples Institute Lifestyle Library: gaplesinstitute.org/whole-fo…
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Take a bite out of high blood pressure! ✨❣️Learn about foods that help, and find out how to get accurate blood-pressure readings that you can trust, in our latest newsletter: conta.cc/4mafzUz
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Our Exec Director Stephen Devries, MD spoke to program directors at @ACCinTouch #ACC26 on preparing the next gen of cardiologists w/essential #nutrition training. Separately, a cardiology trainee presented a study on the positive impact of the Gaples Institute's nutrition course.
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The 2026 edition of our nutrition science course for clinicians is now live! 🩺✨Curious about what's in it? Take a 90-second tour!
#NutritionCME #NutritionEducation vimeo.com/930842459?share=co…
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Honored to be part of the movement to strengthen #NutritionEducation at @harvardmed! 🎓 We’re proud that our course is helping integrate practical, evidence-based #nutrition science into medical training 🥦💡
hms.harvard.edu/news/take-di…
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👀Looking for some positive news? 💫Here's why our Executive Director is hopeful about where nutrition & patient care are headed:
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You might already know about the health benefits of Omega-3. But did you know that the original source of this important fat is actually algae? Learn more in this article from our Lifestyle Library: gaplesinstitute.org/algae-fo…
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Very proud to partner w/ @USUhealthsci to help future military clinicians gain practical, evidence-based tools to use nutrition in patient care. 🥦🇺🇸 medschool.usuhs.edu/academic…
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Wonderful to see the shout-out of our clinical #nutrition science course at @umiamimedicine! We're so honored to be part of their #NutritionEducation initiative for future physicians! #MedEd news.med.miami.edu/how-the-m…
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Check out our quick 10-minute podcast episode that reveals why nuts are a surprisingly powerful food for health. 🥜 edhub.ama-assn.org/gaples-in…
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💓 A patient's dietary patterns can have an impact on #AFib: Learn which foods are linked to lower atrial fibrillation risk — check out the facts in this article from the Gaples Institute Lifestyle Library: gaplesinstitute.org/diet-for…
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Scalable, evidence-based #NutritionEducation from the @GaplesInstitute is changing the way future physicians deliver care to their patients. 🩺🍎New study in @amjmed shows improved knowledge and counseling confidence among @harvardmed students: apnews.com/press-release/pr-…
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