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health2 years ago

Prescribing Fruits and Vegetables Improves Health, Study Shows

Prescribing fruits and vegetables to individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease has been linked to increased consumption of these foods and multiple health benefits, according to a study published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation. Participants in produce prescription programs experienced improved body mass index, blood sugar, and blood pressure levels, as well as a decrease in food insecurity. The programs provide electronic cards or vouchers for free or discounted produce at grocery stores or farmers' markets. While further research is needed, these findings suggest that produce prescriptions could be an effective tool for improving health.

via Yahoo Life|
#cardiovascular-disease#food-insecurity#fruit-and-vegetable-prescriptions
health2 years ago

Prescribing Fruits and Vegetables Improves Health and Reduces Food Insecurity

A study published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation found that "prescribing" fruits and vegetables to adults and children through produce prescription programs is associated with increased consumption of these foods and multiple health benefits. Participants in the programs, which provide electronic cards or vouchers for free or discounted produce, saw improvements in body mass index, blood sugar, blood pressure levels, and a decrease in food insecurity. The study suggests that produce prescriptions could be an important tool for improving health, but further research is needed to confirm the benefits.

via CBS News|
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health2 years ago

Prescribing Fruits and Vegetables: A Path to Improved Health

A new study has found that when doctors and healthcare providers "prescribed" fruits and vegetables to patients, they consumed more produce, lost weight, and experienced significant reductions in blood pressure. These "produce prescriptions" are part of a growing effort in healthcare to use food as medicine to prevent or improve chronic health conditions. The study, which involved 3,881 people from low-income neighborhoods, found that participants who received food vouchers to buy more fruits and vegetables ended up eating about 30% more produce per day. The research suggests that increasing fruit and vegetable intake can have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. However, more research is needed to determine the direct link between increased produce consumption and improved health outcomes.

via The Washington Post|
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