WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics & Agriculture

"Doctors, It's Your Turn to Tackle Nutrition" - And the Rest of Us are Waiting. 🍎🥦 This week at SOCAP Global in San Francisco, we gathered for the Food as Medicine panel to discuss a groundbreaking idea: What if... doctors actually knew about nutrition? It’s 2024, and while we have space-age tech and AI diagnosing everything from heart disease to hiccups, the link between what’s on our plates and our health remains a “mystery” in many exam rooms across the U.S. How is it that in a country facing staggering rates of diet-related illnesses—obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and more—nutrition science still takes a backseat in medical training? Imagine visiting your doctor, and instead of walking out with a prescription, you get guidance on food that actually heals. But as it stands, our doctors often can’t tell kale from quinoa when it comes to dietary advice. This is why the call for integrating rigorous, evidence-based nutrition science into medical training is so critical. Here’s the deal: We need to invest in nutrition education for our healthcare providers. Until then, at WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics & Agriculture , we’ll keep leading the conversation, and our Food as Medicine movement will continue making waves. Because if food is medicine, it’s time for our healthcare system to start writing that prescription. Read more on this topic in U.S. News: Doctors, It’s Your Turn to Tackle Nutrition https://lnkd.in/ebjRxDhm

🍎 Food Policy Spotlight: The Food & Nutrition Equity Act! This act is a powerful step toward making healthy, affordable food accessible for ALL. From increasing funding for SNAP & WIC to supporting local food systems and investing in nutrition education, this act is designed to create a food system that truly serves our communities, especially those most impacted by food insecurity. 🌍 Imagine a future where every family has access to fresh, nutritious food, no matter where they live. That’s what the Food & Nutrition Equity Act is fighting for! But it needs our voices to make it happen. 💬 Take Action: Call or email your representatives and tell them you support food justice for all. Share this post, educate others, and let’s make sure nutritious food is a right—not a privilege. Together, we can build a fairer, more equitable food system! ✊🏾🌱 #FoodJustice #IamWANDA #FoodPolicySpotlight #ActForEquity #NutritionForAll #Food4All

Access to healthy food is a human right, not a privilege. 🌱 Food justice activist Beverly Grant is a powerful voice in the fight for equitable food access, emphasizing that it’s unacceptable for communities to go without fresh, affordable options in a land of abundance. Through her work with Mo’ Betta Green MarketPlace, Beverly has created spaces that center dignity, choice, and respect—proving that food justice is about more than just access; it’s about empowering communities to thrive. As we carry forward her vision, let’s remember that everyone deserves access to the nourishment they need to live a healthy, fulfilling life. 🍅 Join us in the fight for food justice and the call for a fair, inclusive food system for all. #FoodJustice #BeverlyGrant #FoodForAll #EquityInFood #WANDAvoices #CommunityEmpowerment

Happy Monday! 🌟 Our family stories are told through the meals we share and the recipes passed down through generations. Every dish is a connection to our roots and a reminder of the love that binds us together. Let’s start this week by celebrating the power of food to bring us closer. 🍲❤️ #MondayMotivation #MashamaBailey #WANDA #FoodIsFamily #CelebrateHeritage #WomenEmpowerment

🌱✨ Food Freedom Fighter Friday: Doria Robinson✨🌱 This week, we’re celebrating Doria Robinson, Executive Director of Urban Tilth and a true champion for food justice! Based in Richmond, CA, Doria leads the charge in building sustainable, community-driven food systems. Her work empowers local residents to grow their own food, transforming urban spaces into hubs of nourishment and resilience. 🍅🌻 Doria’s dedication to food sovereignty reminds us that access to healthy, fresh food is a human right. Her leadership is reshaping food justice one garden at a time. 🙌🏾🌿 Join us in honoring her incredible impact! 💚 #FoodFreedomFighter #UrbanTilth #FoodJustice #CommunityEmpowerment #FoodSovereignty #WANDAWomen #BlackWomenLead #SustainableFood

🚨 Breaking News! 🚨 Looks like your favorite food shero, Tambra Raye Stevenson, is about to stir things up at SOCAP Global in San Francisco! 🥗✨ She’ll be joining Maddie Oatman, Chris Rhodes, and Wes Selke on a panel titled The Future of Food: Food as Medicine and Addressing Food Accessibility on October 29, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM PDT. 🕔🌱 Curious about how personalized nutrition and medically tailored meals are reshaping health? Wondering why access to healthy food still feels like chasing a unicorn in some communities? Well, you're in luck because this crew will be tackling those issues head-on. 💪🏽🍏 Join the conversation and get a taste of the future where food isn’t just something you eat—it’s the ultimate medicine. 💉🍲 We’ll also be serving up some spicy strategies to address food apartheid because, let’s face it, healthy food shouldn't be a luxury! See you there… because it’s about time we stop treating broccoli like a privilege. 🌍🔥 #SOCAPGlobal #FoodAsMedicine #IamWANDA #HealthEquity

Tasty Truth Thursday 🍽️📚🍎 ✨ Did You Know? For millions of Black and Brown children, school lunch is more than just a meal—it’s their primary source of daily nutrition. Sadly, many of these meals fall short of providing the nutrients our kids need to thrive, especially in under-resourced communities. At WANDA, we believe in voting for leaders who understand the importance of food justice and fight for nutritious, culturally relevant meals in schools. 🌱🍽️ By showing up at the polls 🗳️, we can combat childhood hunger and ensure that every child has access to healthy food that nourishes both body and mind. 💪🏾🌟 When we vote, we secure a healthier future for our communities. 🗳️🍽️👩🏾🍳 #TastyTruthThursday #VoteForOurKids #FoodJustice #HealthySchools #WANDA #FeedTheFuture

🚀 Science needs a makeover, and WANDA is here for it! 🚀 We’re excited to see our founder, Tambra Stevenson, featured in Nautilus Magazine’s latest article on How to Rebuild Trust in Science. As the leader of WANDA, Tambra shared her insights on the importance of engaging communities through real, meaningful conversations—especially when it comes to health and nutrition. 🧠🍎 A big thank you to the Aspen Institute Science & Society Program for shining a light on this crucial topic! If we’re going to empower communities, it’s time to rethink how we communicate science and make it accessible to everyone. 🌍🗣️ Read the full article and discover how we can all contribute to bridging the gap: How to Rebuild Trust in Science https://lnkd.in/eZN3qaBY #ScienceForAll #FoodAsMedicine #WANDAInAction #AspenInstitute #TrustInScience

Meet our new cousin with roots from Uganda! 🇺🇬🌱 We bumped into her and let’s just say, we found a food shero in the making. 🍠✨ She’s got a passion for agriculture and BIG plans to start farming next year. In this video, she shares beautiful family memories about how food became her medicine—a reminder that healing starts at home, one bite at a time. 🥬🍲 We’re all about inspiring our cousins to join the movement, and she’s leading the way! At WANDA, we’re always on the lookout for a few good food sheroes, and I think we’ve got one right here. 💪🏾🌿 Check out her story and see why we’re cheering her on as she plants the seeds for a healthier future. 🖤✨ #FoodAsMedicine #UgandaToTheWorld #BlackWomenInAgriculture #WANDAGathering #FoodShero #JoinTheMovement

Meet our fearless cousin, sharing her maternal health journey—because bringing life into this world comes with all sorts of plot twists. 🤰🏾✨ She faced gestational diabetes, and if you’ve ever been in those shoes, you know it’s no easy walk. But when your culture loves dates as much as hers does, things can get... complicated. 🫠🍯 In this video, she talks about how she found herself in conflict over her love for dates—a staple in her cuisine—and the reality of managing gestational diabetes. Spoiler alert: she didn’t give up on her culture OR her health. 💪🏾🍽️ It’s a powerful reminder that food isn’t just about nutrition, it’s about tradition, identity, and finding balance. Listen to how she navigated this delicate dance and found a way to honor her roots while protecting her health. We’re all about supporting our cousins in these journeys, because food should always be medicine, not the enemy. 🖤✨ #GestationalDiabetes #MaternalHealth #FoodAsMedicine #CulturalCuisine #WANDAGathering #BalancingTraditionAndHealth