Feb. 3, 2023 — Despite the boom in wellness culture seen in recent years, Americans continue to struggle with maintaining a healthy lifestyle in the long term. We’ve had more options than ever before, but something still isn’t working.
According to the CDC, 6 in 10 Americans have diet-related chronic illnesses — heart disease, strokes, certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes — most of which are preventable through eating well and getting regular exercise.
So it might be time to think creatively and get our hands dirty.
For years, leaders of the Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) took notice of how many health…