Free, weekly fresh produce improved diet, physical activity and reduced CVD risk factors

Research Highlights:

• After 16 weeks of free, weekly home delivery of fresh produce, study participants boosted their fruit and vegetable consumption by almost ½ of a serving per day and added 42 minutes to their weekly level of physical activity.
• One year later, participants had better blood sugar control and lower bad cholesterol levels compared to adults who did not receive free, weekly produce deliveries.
• The study found that adults who participated in the free, weekly produce program had improved cardiovascular health measures.

Read the full article at American Heart Association