No Bitter Pill: Doctors Prescribe Fruits And Veggies

[OneGrassRoot]

It was the Greeks who first counseled to let food be thy medicine. And, it seems, some doctors are taking this age-old advice to heart.

In New York City physicians are writing prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables. That's right, 'scripts for produce.

If you listen to my story on All Things Considered, you'll hear that the program is the creation of Wholesome Wave, a nonprofit that connects low-income people with local produce.

It's led by chef Michel Nischan, who was motivated to make healthful food more accessible after his two sons were diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. After learning that the Type 2 diabetes can be controlled or even reversed by good nutrition and exercise, he's made this his life's commitment.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/09/12/221757539/no-bitter-pill-doctors-prescribe-fruits-and-veggies

[ohtransplant]

1. Great Article!

Thanks for sharing OGR! I shared it on Facebook.

It really fits in with my recent food/lifestyle changes. I'm down 18 lbs. since April and didn't start a real diet/fitness program until 2 weeks ago.

There's also a group I follow on FB called Leave It Better. They're teaching kids in NYC schools to grow their own healthy food and improve the health of their families. They're worth a look.

Keep up the good work! NGU!