For those in recovery from drug addiction, a poor diet can be a recipe for relapse.

But a new programme at Boston Medical Centre in the US aims to help patients cook their way to better health.

The hospital for years has offered cooking classes tailored to specific medical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, and it runs a food pantry for low-income patients who are prescribed fresh food as part of their treatment. The newest class is Cooking For Recovery.

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