Can a ‘prescription’ for free fruits and vegetables improve health? Study after study say yes.

Produce prescription programs in the U.S. offer free fruits and vegetables to combat heart problems and obesity-related diseases. Participants receive bundles of produce for regular pick-up, home delivery, or money to purchase produce. Carol Grand, a retiree in Tulsa, Oklahoma, joined a program after being diagnosed with diabetes, seeking an alternative to medication. These programs aim to improve health outcomes through dietary changes.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/prescriptions-free-produce-improve-health-rcna144366

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