

Encore: America’s Fight for Food Justice | Senator Cory Booker
13 snips Jan 27, 2025
Explore the alarming urgency of America’s food system, where misleading packaging complicates healthy choices. Learn how industrial farming and ultra-processed foods contribute to public health crises, especially in marginalized communities. Delve into the struggles of farmers facing economic pressure and the critical state of soil health. Discover the necessity for clearer food labeling, personal health advocacy, and community-driven initiatives aimed at creating a healthier future. Uncover the links between diet, chronic illness, and the transformative power of informed consumer choices.
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Toxic Food System
- The Standard American Diet (SAD) is designed to make us sick, not our individual choices.
- We are in a toxic food system.
Healthcare Spending and Food
- One-third of federal tax dollars go to healthcare, mostly for preventable chronic diseases.
- These diseases are largely food-related, driven by a broken food system.
Newark Urban Farm Success
- In Newark, an urban farm helped people reverse diabetes and gut issues.
- Access to fresh, healthy food can be transformative for health.