Healthy Food, Healthy Oregon
Access to healthy food is important for a healthy lifestyle. Research shows eating more fruits and vegetables has a positive impact on health, and conversely, an unhealthy diet can contribute to a host of issues, including increased risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and more. Because we spend so much time at the office, healthy options in the workplace are part of the solution.
Our local Board of Directors is seeking 100 local employers to “Take the Pledge” to offer healthy food choices in their workplaces. It’s simple, just make minor adjustments such as including healthier options in vending machines, reduce or eliminate sugar-sweetened beverages, reduce candy and other high-sugar foods, etc.
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Thank You!
Thank you to the latest companies who have signed the pledge to increase access to healthy food in the workplace!
- Biotronik
- Education Solutions LLC.
- Oregon Lottery
- KPTV/KPDX
- OHSU
- New Seasons
- Stoel Rives LLP
- Plan B Consultancy
- TCM
- Aon
- Bob's Red Mill
- Multnomah County
- Mortenson
- KeyBank
- Brown & Brown Northwest
- Portland Trailblazers
- The Portland Clinic
- Providence
- JF Properties Group
In The News: Access to Healthy Food Effects Us All
- Alarming trends call for action to define the future role of food in nation’s health / Newsroom.Heart.org
- Free, weekly fresh produce improved diet, physical activity and reduced CVD risk factors / Newsroom.Heart.org
- 10 popular diets scored for heart-healthy elements; some need improvement / Newsroom.Heart.org
- Lack of access to healthy food may raise risk of death from heart failure / Newsroom.Heart.org
- How to make eating healthy easier? The answer may be on the tip of your tongue / Heart.org