A ‘prescription’ for free, locally grown produce helps combat diabetes, food insecurity

3/28/2024 –

Could a ‘prescription’ for free fruits and vegetables improve health?

North Tulsa nonprofit, FreshRX Oklahoma, fills prescriptions for locally grown fruits and vegetables to help combat heart problems and obesity-related diseases.

“Participants receive free produce for 12 months every other week, 4 to 6 cooking and nutrition classes, as well as free health screenings to monitor their health outcomes and many other factors,” Erin Martin, cofounder and director of FreshRX Oklahoma said…

Read the full article at KTUL 

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