In this powerful continuation of our Food as Medicine series, we sit down again with Erin Martin, a gerontology expert and the founder of FreshRX Oklahoma, to explore how access to nutrient-dense food can dramatically improve health outcomes—especially 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 in North 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.

Chapters: 

00:40 – Welcome & Episode Overview

01:38 – Why Food Quality Matters

03:01 – Changing Your Food Mindset

04:13 – What Is FreshRX Oklahoma?

05:32 – Why FreshRX Started in North Tulsa

06:40 – Prescribing Food for Type 2 Diabetes

08:07 – How the FreshRX Program Works

09:34 – Sourcing From Local Farmers

10:33 – Life-Changing Health Outcomes

13:07 – Ultra-Processed Food & Addiction

15:18 – Long-Term Behavior Change

17:04 – Farmers as Healthcare Providers

20:17 – Expanding Food as Medicine in Oklahoma

23:47 – Community Gardens vs. Supporting Farmers

24:49 – Funding, ROI & Sustainability

28:29 – Engaging Churches & Communities

31:35 – Final Reflections & Call to Action