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From Pills to Peas
At Well Fed, we believe that nutritious food is one of the most powerful tools for better health. Through our partnership with Aetna and Sage Health Clinics, we launched a preliminary trial of a Food is Medicine program designed to help patients improve their health through access to fresh, wholesome groceries.
Sage Health chose to offer the program specifically for new clients—providing not only healthy food, but also a warm welcome and meaningful first step toward long-term wellness.
For participants, the impact has been deeply personal.
“I’m living in a house without water and having trouble paying my light bills and insurance. This program has been a blessing to me.”
“I lost weight eating your produce! This program gave me the push I needed to improve my health.”
Stories like theirs highlight how even short-term nutrition interventions can create lasting change—replacing pills and prescriptions with the healing power of healthy food.
And the data backs it up. Food is Medicine programs like this have been shown to lead to measurable improvements:
- Reductions in Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Better control of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension
- Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Participants often report lower intake of sodium, sugar, and fats, alongside improved food security, enhanced disease self-management, and even greater engagement with healthcare professionals, such as more regular visits with dietitians.
By partnering with healthcare providers and insurers, Well Fed helps reduce barriers to nutrition, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen preventative care strategies.
If you’re a clinic, hospital, or insurance company looking to empower your patients through healthy food access, connect with us to learn how a Food is Medicine program can help your clients achieve better health—one meal at a time.