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The hospital is never a place anybody wants to spend much time in. While there are some wonderful facilities, everyone wants to get and and out as quickly as possible. However, according to the Los Angeles Times, patients may find their stay a lot more plesant thanks to some changes in many hospitals’ menus.

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Due to a large amount of patient demand, many hospitals are adding fresh, organic and local produce. It makes a lot of sense that healthcare facilities would eliminate fried foods and other high calorie items that are directly linked to heart disease.

Some notable hospitals that are making changes include Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA, who has an on-site vegetable garden; Chicago’s Swedish Covenant Hospital is striving to serve meals that are entirely organic; Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston Oregon now offers grass-fed beef.

Nearly 250 hospitals nationwide have signed a pledge to serve more fresh fruits and vegetables, avoid heavily processed foods & trans fats, and provide organic produce and hormone free milk.