#198: Nourishing from Within: Black Veganism as a tool for Justice — Black Health Matters Conference Presentation
“Around 47% of non-Hispanic Blacks over the age of 20 are living with cardiovascular disease.” —American Heart Association
Hey Veggie Lovers! Today I am sharing a presentation that I created for the 2022 Black Health Matter Conference— Nourishing From Within: Black Veganism as a Tool For Justice.
I discuss the issues and challenges that Black people face with their health and wellbeing and how we can tackle these problems with our food choices.
Topics covered in today’s episode are:
The burden of chronic disease
Origins of Soul Food and the Southern Diet
Food insecurity
Food apartheid, food deserts, and food swamps
Health issues for agriculture workers
Why eating more whole food plant foods matters
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