Why Healthy Eating is About More Than Willpower | Access, Affordability & Culture
Healthy eating isn’t just about willpower. It’s about whether you have access to the right foods, can afford them, and if they reflect your culture. In this video, I break down why these factors matter and how community-led programs are making a real difference.
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► Gates Foundation Announces Catalytic Funding to Spark New Era of Women-Centered Research and Innovation: https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/media-center/press-releases/2025/08/womens-health-funding-commitment
► Equity And Justice In Food As Medicine: https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2025.00197
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Beyond Food as Medicine: Why Access, Affordability, and Culture Matter for Healthy Eating
We’ve been told for years that healthy eating is simply a matter of making the “right” choices — but it’s not that simple. Access, affordability, and cultural relevance shape what ends up on our plates far more than willpower ever could.
In this video, I share why the Gates Foundation’s $2.5 billion investment in women’s health is a big step forward and why we still have major gaps to fill. We’ll look at how BIPOC-led produce prescription programs are transforming communities, why they’re so effective, and how we can support nutrition solutions that honor both health and heritage.
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