The Dr. Hyman Show America’s Fight for Food Justice | Senator Cory Booker
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Jul 24, 2024 Join United States Senator Cory Booker, a prominent advocate for food justice, as he tackles the urgent issues plaguing America's food system. Discover how confusing food packaging misleads consumers and contributes to chronic illnesses. Booker highlights the dangers of ultra-processed foods and the environmental impact of industrial farming. He calls for transformative policy changes to improve public health, promote nutrition education, and empower communities to advocate for better food choices, emphasizing the crucial link between food, health, and community well-being.
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Systemic Health Issues
- America's declining life expectancy and rising chronic illness rates aren't moral failings.
- They stem from a toxic food system, the "sad" diet, unlike healthier past generations.
Healthcare Spending
- One-third of federal tax dollars fund healthcare, primarily for preventable, food-related chronic diseases.
- This highlights the urgent need for food system reform.
Newark Urban Farm Success
- In Newark, an urban farm transformed health outcomes for residents.
- One woman's "incurable" gut issues resolved after sourcing food from the farm, saving her and taxpayers money.
