What is GoFreshSE?

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GoFresh SouthEast is research program that aims to test if low-salt groceries, rich in fruits and vegetables (known as the DASH eating plan), ordered with dietitian assistance via a virtual supermarket, can help lower blood pressure among adults living in Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida.

Half of the participants in this program will receive:

• Dietitian-assisted, virtually ordered groceries consistent with the DASH diet delivered to their door for FREE

The other half of the study participants will receive:

• $300 stipend for self-directed grocery shopping

​Participants will need to commit to all 4 weeks of the intervention period. Technicians will visit participants' homes for in-person screening, blood pressure and weight measurements.

What are DASH groceries?

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DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This is a balanced eating plan rich in fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean meats that is low in red meat and sugar (sugary foods and beverages).

​The DASH eating plan is promoted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to prevent and control high blood pressure. 

​In this study, you will meet with a registered dietitian online or through the phone to order groceries, including: 

• fruits
• vegetables
• whole grains
• low-fat dairy products 
• fish
• poultry
• beans
• nuts​

Who can join this research program? 

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Anyone who is 18 years of age or older,

has elevated blood pressure or hypertension, and

a resident of:

• Georgia
• Tennessee or
• Florida

Why is this important?

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Research shows that the DASH eating plan prevents high blood pressure and reduces risk of cardiovascular disease.

While the two existing GoFresh trials focused on delivering DASH compliant groceries to Black adults in food priority areas in Boston communities, our ultimate goal is to establish a sustainable program that improves access to healthy groceries to help lower blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular disease risks across the nation.

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Behind the Scenes

We are researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, led by Primary Investigator, Stephen P. Juraschek, MD, PhD, funded by the American Heart Association's (AHA) Food is Medicine Initiative (FIM) and the National Institutes of Minority Health and Health Disparities. Our goal is to make healthy foods more accessible and improve population health across the nation. GoFresh SouthEast is registered on clinicaltrials.gov under NCT06891911​.