Rethinking Nutrition Access

Maya discusses the critical barriers to nutrition faced by many communities, emphasizing that without access to safe, affordable, and nutrient-dense food, health cannot be prioritized. She reflects on her early misconceptions about nutrition, highlighting the need to listen to individuals' needs and reframe what progress looks like in the context of social determinants of health. This shift in perspective reveals the deep-rooted challenges that contribute to chronic health issues in underserved populations.