Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank) 502. Erin Martin on Oklahoma’s Food is Medicine Breakthrough
Aug 7, 2025
Erin Martin, Founder and Executive Director of FreshRx Oklahoma, dives into the revolutionary concept of food as medicine. She shares insights on a new Oklahoma law poised to enhance healthcare by allowing doctors to prescribe fresh produce. Erin emphasizes how these initiatives not only improve patient health but also support local farmers. They discuss the importance of community empowerment, the bipartisan backing behind health-related food policies, and the transformative power of integrating agriculture with healthcare for a healthier society.
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Produce Prescription Program Model
- Erin Martin runs a produce-prescription program with year-long nutrition classes for people with type 2 diabetes.
- They track A1C, weight and blood pressure and have served about 500 participants.
Farmers As Longevity Heroes
- Erin Martin partners with local regenerative farmers and calls them 'longevity heroes'.
- Farmers scaled crops to provide culturally preferred greens and diversify markets.
Culturally Relevant Produce Matters
- FreshRx sources foods that are culturally and spiritually relevant to North Tulsa participants.
- They ask participants what they want and tailor farmers' crops accordingly.