22/03/2022
My city, my city. I love you.
In my work I always say systems impact systems. We know nutrition directly impacts mental health and physical health outcomes.
Our babies need support, but our seniors do too. 11.1% of D.C.s 120,000 seniors are currently food insecure, in addition to dealing with housing costs and medical care.
Eating, and eating well is a human right. How we eat and under what conditions matters.
Access is a thing, no doubt. I can hit the carry out, the corner store, and the liquor store in a short commute, and still be food insecure. Systemic layouts, like this, are rarely a mistake.
Take control of what you can control.
Your body can’t digest if it’s not at rest. Self-awarenes and mindful eating are major first steps. Even if we think we’re eating regularly or healthy, if we’re covered in stress we aren’t digesting well. So, ask yourself, where’s it going?
