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Massachusetts Bill Promotes Plant-Based Diets for Health

10/3/2025

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Massachusetts Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem introduced the Bean New Deal bill, S.922, to promote plant-based protein in state-operated dining facilities and nutrition programs.
The bill targets diet-related diseases like heart disease and diabetes, among low-income seniors and children.
It would include Massachusetts-grown crops in meals and nutrition programs, aiding local farmers.
Healthcare is embracing 'food as medicine,' with FarmBox Foods delivering produce to hospitals.

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Story summary

Massachusetts Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem introduced the Bean New Deal bill, S.922, to promote plant-based protein in state-operated dining facilities and nutrition programs.
The bill targets diet-related diseases like heart disease and diabetes, among low-income seniors and children.
It would include Massachusetts-grown crops in meals and nutrition programs, aiding local farmers.
Healthcare is embracing 'food as medicine,' with FarmBox Foods delivering produce to hospitals.