🥕 The Latest on Food Prescriptions: From Trend to Treatment

https://www.producegrower.com/article/food-is-medicine-institute-tufts-university/

Remember when we first spotlighted the rise of food prescriptions—where doctors “prescribe” fruits and veggies instead of just pills? Well, the movement is officially leveling up.

📣 New research just dropped, and it’s a game-changer:

Tufts University, backed by the NIH, launched a multi-site clinical trial exploring how community pharmacies can distribute produce prescriptions to adults with type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. The goal? Improve nutrition, reduce chronic disease, and boost food security—all through real-world, accessible care.

🧪 The study (NCT06920355) is testing whether giving patients monthly vouchers for fresh produce, paired with nutrition education, can lead to measurable improvements in:

- Blood pressure and blood sugar

- Mental health and energy

- Food access and affordability

It’s not just about individual health—it’s about transforming healthcare to include grocery stores, pharmacists, and community educators. That’s the kind of holistic, inclusive care MyLera stands for.

🧡 In our community, we’ve already seen how small swaps—chia for croutons, turmeric for salt—can spark big change. This is your reminder: you’re already part of the future of care.

🍽️ Your Turn:

What’s one food that’s helped you feel better, think clearer, or heal faster?

Drop it in the comments. Let’s keep nourishing each other—with knowledge, kindness, and kale. 🥬

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