Food as Medicine
Not all food is created equal. At La Soupe, we believe food can do more than nourish—it can help heal. Our Medically Tailored Meals (MTMs) are scratch-made by chefs and customized by our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to meet the specific medical needs of individuals living with serious, diet-related health conditions.
MTMs are provided through referrals from healthcare providers or insurance plans and are designed to support those managing complex illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, or high-risk pregnancies. Unlike many prepared meals, ours are made from whole, fresh, and often rescued ingredients—never additives, fillers, or preservatives.
In 2022, La Soupe completed the nationally recognized Food is Medicine Coalition Accelerator program, a rigorous training initiative for MTM providers.
Who MTMs Help
Medically Tailored Meals are often delivered to the “sickest of the sick”—a small percentage of patients who account for a disproportionate share of healthcare costs. Research shows MTMs not only improve health outcomes but also significantly reduce healthcare spending. Six months of MTMs costs roughly the same as a single night in the hospital.
Our meals have been used successfully across diverse populations—from children and seniors to expecting mothers—and are tailored to support conditions including:
Heart disease
Diabetes
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Congestive Heart Failure
Prenatal nutrition support
MTMs are most effective when combined with nutrition education and home delivery, which is why we partner closely with healthcare organizations and managed care providers to design customized programs that meet patient needs.
A Scalable, Proven Health Intervention
Food is a powerful intervention. Medically Tailored Meals offer a tangible, cost-effective way to improve health outcomes, especially in underserved communities. By reducing the burden of chronic illness, MTMs help make our healthcare system more equitable and sustainable.
Interested in bringing MTMs to your patients?
If you are a healthcare or managed care organization interested in getting Medically Tailored Meals into the hands of your patients, contact our Food as Medicine Director, Hannah Griswold, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES.
Through our Share Partners, we collaborate with healthcare organizations and managed care providers to expand access to meals that can change lives.