Our food system is broken. From pesticide drift and fertilizer run-off to subsidized commodities that help grow waistlines more than rural livelihoods, it could be argued that it actually harms us more than it feeds us. A variety of individuals across the country, from the First Lady to the owner of your neighborhood corner store, are stepping up to address these problems. One of the biggest players to emerge from the fray, and also one of the least expected, are hospitals.
Hospitals are rarely thought of as places to go out to eat. They are even less likely to be considered a place to grab a meal prepared with sustainably produced food that features local and regional products. Let’s face it, hospital food, from patient trays to cafeteria buffet lines, has a pretty bad rap. Fortunately these entrenched perceptions are beginning to become a thing of the past as hospitals are beginning to place themselves at the fore front of community wellness.  Continue reading Healthy Food in Healthcare →