Dr. Adame on Becoming Immune Confident Podcast: Can Veggies Heal You?
Can food really heal your body? It’s a question many families ask — especially in a world full of quick fixes and prescriptions. On a recent episode of the Becoming Immune Confident Podcast, Dr. Adame, founder of Veggies Over Pills and pediatrician at Culver Pediatrics Center, shared her take on the power of food as medicine. Her message was clear and hopeful: yes, vegetables — and the habits built around them — can help your body heal and stay strong.
At Culver Pediatrics Center, we see this idea come to life every day through our hands-on Camp Veggie Program, where kids and families learn how nutrition can truly transform health from the inside out.
Food as Medicine: The Veggies Over Pills Mindset
In her Becoming Immune Confident interview, Dr. Adame described how the “Veggies Over Pills” philosophy isn’t about avoiding medicine altogether — it’s about using food to strengthen the body’s natural defenses first. When we feed our bodies real, unprocessed foods, we support the immune system, balance inflammation, and help every organ work better.
Dr. Adame explained that food can either heal or harm. When families center meals around whole vegetables, fruits, legumes, and clean proteins, they’re not just filling plates — they’re fueling immune health for the long term.
Camp Veggie: Where Kids Learn That Food Heals
To turn the Veggies Over Pills philosophy into action, Culver Pediatrics Center created the Camp Veggie Program — an engaging, educational series where kids explore how healthy food can help them feel stronger, think clearer, and grow better.
Through cooking demonstrations, garden projects, and taste-testing challenges, children discover that vegetables aren’t something to avoid — they’re something to enjoy. Families often tell us that their kids start requesting broccoli or kale chips at home after just one session!
You can read more about our preventive and educational programs on our All Services page.
The Science Behind Healing Foods
During her podcast conversation, Dr. Adame highlighted how certain vegetables actively support healing. Leafy greens reduce inflammation, cruciferous veggies like broccoli and cauliflower boost detox pathways, and colorful produce supplies antioxidants that protect cells.
This isn’t alternative medicine — it’s biology. Real food supports real healing, and every small choice adds up over time.
At Culver Pediatrics Center, our Nurse-Led Wellness Services help families personalize these concepts. Whether your child is dealing with low energy, immune challenges, or nutrition concerns, our team can guide you step-by-step toward lasting improvements.
Shifting from Quick Fixes to Lasting Wellness
One of the key takeaways from Dr. Adame’s Becoming Immune Confident interview is that true wellness doesn’t come in a bottle — it grows in your kitchen, garden, and daily habits. While medicine has its place, the foundation of health is built through prevention.
By teaching kids early that food can heal, we set the stage for a lifetime of better choices, fewer illnesses, and stronger bodies. That’s the heart of both Veggies Over Pills and the mission of Culver Pediatrics Center.
Bringing It Home to Culver Families
In Culver, Indiana, we’re lucky to have families who value community, learning, and real wellness. Programs like Camp Veggie help us nurture those values in fun, hands-on ways that truly stick.
If you’d like to explore how vegetables and whole foods can become a healing part of your family’s daily life, we’d love to partner with you. Visit our Home page to learn more about how we combine science, compassion, and prevention in every aspect of care.
