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Rya Jetha, CalMatters

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In California, a prescription could pay for your fresh fruits and veggies

Avatar photo by Rya Jetha, CalMatters August 13, 2023August 10, 2023

Food prescriptions are part of the “food is medicine” movement that views nutritious food as a way to prevent, manage, and reverse chronic disease. Such programs have been found to lower obesity, blood pressure and average blood sugar. 

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A catastrophic hunger crisis? California food banks are being flooded by families seeking help

Avatar photo by Rya Jetha, CalMatters June 10, 2023June 9, 2023

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