New Research Shows Eating Fruits & Veggies Lowers Blood Pressure by 10 Points
A recent study published in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association, found that participants in produce prescription programs experienced significant improvements in cardiovascular health markers. The study involved over 3,800 participants at risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes, who received monthly funds to purchase fresh produce and attended nutrition classes. Results showed that adults were able to reduce their blood pressure levels by 8.4mmHg, HbA1C levels by 0.3%, and BMI by 0.4kg/m2 on average. Food insecurity also decreased among participants, highlighting the potential of produce prescriptions to address both health and food access issues.