Navajo Leaders Push Ancestral Diets to Fight Obesity

At the Denver March Powwow, Navajo Nation leaders advocate for a return to ancestral plant-based diets to combat obesity and diabetes in Indigenous communities. Former President Jonathan Nez shares his personal transformation, inspiring others to follow suit. The push for food sovereignty comes after centuries of U.S. policies that disrupted native food sources. The Diné Power Plate, focusing on native staples, and education programs have shown promising results in reducing diabetes rates. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1030da92c7c4a353