3/19/25 –
Herman Johnson never imagined that something as simple as fruits and vegetables could change his life. A retired Army veteran from Houston, Texas, Johnson had struggled with weight issues for years, tipping the scales at over 300 pounds. His diet— like that of so many army veterans— was heavy on processed foods and light on fresh produce. But under a new pilot backed by the Rockefeller Foundation, he has become one of the first beneficiaries of a big bet that Food is Medicine (FIM) can redefine healthcare as we currently know it.
