Cultural Food is Medicine with Tenisha Hill

In this must-listen, deeply compassionate episode, we feature Tenisha Hill, a certified holistic nutritionist, discussing her journey into perinatal nutrition, the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, and the importance of cultural foods in modern dietary practices. The discussion also covers systemic barriers in healthcare, inclusive care, and making nutritional advice accessible and equitable.Takeaways: Postpartum is a nutritionally demanding phase often overlooked.Cultural foods play a vital role in modern nutrition.Systemic barriers in healthcare affect cultural sensitivity.Inclusive care requires listening and co-creating solutions.Nutritional advice should be accessible and equitable.Food first approach is essential, supplements fill gaps.Cultural foods can be more affordable and nutritious.Representation in healthcare is crucial for inclusive care.Challenging stereotypes about cultural foods is necessary.Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Holistic Nutrition3:36 Nutritional Needs in Postpartum Care 7:39 Cultural Influence on Nutrition 11:48 Food as Medicine Across Cultures 15:10 Barriers to Culturally Sensitive Care 18:03 Integrating Cultural Wellness in Healthcare 21:10 Challenging Bias in Nutritional Practices 25:15 Accessibility of Clean Eating 28:22 The Role of Nutrition vs Supplements 34:07 Conclusion and Resources Follow Tenisha Hill (Guest) WebsiteInstagram Follow Brittany Biggett-Heeren (Host)⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠YouTube⁠For more inspiring episodes about wellness, self-care, and expert insights, be sure to subscribe to our channel wherever you listen to podcasts!