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Published: August 29, 2023
Prescription for fruits, vegetables linked to better heart health, food security
Prescriptions for free produce were associated with reduced blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index, finds new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal
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Summer crops
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Blueberries strawberries and more
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A doctor prescribes produce for a patient at Eisner Health in California.
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