Peter Heil, Author at Well Fed

What We Can Learn From COVID-19 About The Role Of Food In Public Health Crises

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5 Minute Read The hidden risk behind public health crises In recent years, global health conversations were largely shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic disruption following lockdowns, alongside widespread hospitalizations and loss of life, affected millions of Americans on a deeply personal level. Beyond the immediate crisis, however, the pandemic revealed something more enduring: […]

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What Is A Food Desert? A Simple Guide

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12.8% of Americans live in a food deserts. What is a food desert? Why is it important? We wrote a brief article and shot a 2 minute video to explain.

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Why It’s Hard To Access Healthy Food In Rural Arkansas

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4 Minute Read A Town With Almost Nothing Left We met with the mayor of a town not so far from Little Rock, and our visit blew my mind and reset my perspective on small-town living. Here’s some facts about this tiny dot on the map: Families: 200 Stoplights: None Stores with processed foods in

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Why Food Pantries Aren’t Making Arkansans Healthier

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4 Minute Read The purpose of food pantries Back in 2021, we wrote about some of the gaps in the food access system that continue to affect families across Arkansas today. Most people are familiar with food banks and food pantries. Maybe you have volunteered at one yourself. Their purpose is simple and important: to

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What Is Produce Prescription? Full Explanation

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This article will take you on a journey to discover what produce prescription is and why it could become the new “drug” doctors prescribe.

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Nutrition Insecurity in Arkansas: Key Statistics on Food Access

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5 Minute Read Nutrition insecurity and healthy food access in Arkansas For many Arkansas families, eating healthy is not simply a matter of preference. Access to nutritious food is often shaped by income, transportation, geography, and the availability of healthy food in local communities. This issue is commonly referred to as nutrition insecurity—limited or uncertain

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