10/14/25-
A first-of-its-kind clinical study shows that offering modest monthly grocery cards for produce leads to improvements in blood pressure compared to distributing pre-selected boxes of healthy food.
While the link between nutrition and improved health outcomes is well established, there had previously been limited clinical evidence to guide how best to deliver healthy food to individuals facing food insecurity. Funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and conducted by researchers at UNC Health and UNC Schools of Medicine and Public Health, the Healthy Food First trial offers compelling evidence that empowering people to choose the nutritious foods they want can drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes, helping more North Carolina families take steps toward healthier lifestyles……
Read full press release at Blue Cross North Carolina
