The Power of Nutrition: GOFRESH Trial

The GOFRESH trial showed that providing DASH‑patterned groceries through a structured grocery‑ordering strategy meaningfully lowered systolic blood pressure and LDL cholesterol among Black families living in a Boston‑area food desert. These results highlight the powerful role of nutrition by showing that accessible, culturally relevant food‑as‑medicine strategies can deliver measurable cardiovascular benefits while helping reduce disparities and equipping patients with practical tools for healthier living.

In this interview, Cindy L. Grines MD, FACC and Stephen Juraschek, MD, PhD discuss how findings from the GOFRESH trial may be used to improve hypertension management and overall patient care.

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