Healing our Nation

On this compelling episode of Cure America, host Donald T. Eason addresses the childhood obesity crisis, with 25% of Black youth facing serious risks like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and fatty liver disease. Dr. Michelle Perro, a 44-year pediatrician who rose from NYC's Lower East Side, and Ruth Westreich, founder of The Westreich Foundation, expose the dangers of toxic school lunches (93% containing glyphosate) and processed foods, as outlined in their report The Weight of a Nation. Perro, founder of GMO Science, urges organic whole foods and family cooking to combat addictive "bliss point" foods. Westreich, a South-Central LA native who overcame homelessness, champions affordable healthy eating for all. Later, Pastor Steven Perry of Detroit's Bethel Baptist Church joins, spotlighting 1,500+ community gardens transforming vacant lots since 2003. With faith and practical solutions, they inspire viewers to reclaim health through community action. Tune in to Cure America for a bold plan to save our kids!

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