In this continuation of our Food as Medicine series, Erin Martin, a gerontology expert and founder of FreshRX Oklahoma, will explore how access to nutrient-dense food can significantly improve health outcomes, particularly for older adults living with chronic disease.
Erin shares the origins of FreshRX Oklahoma, a prescription produce program that partners with local farmers to provide free, high-quality fruits and vegetables to Oklahomans living with type 2 diabetes. What began as a small pilot program in Tulsa has grown into a nationally recognized model showing measurable improvements in A1C levels, weight loss, inflammation, and overall quality of life.
This episode goes beyond theory, highlighting real stories of transformation, the science behind food as medicine, and why farmers may be some of our most overlooked healthcare providers.