Let’s take the stress out of food! Explore how food choices support health and wellbeing. By learning to understand nutritional labels, you’ll discover powerful tools in preventing and managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. We’ll break down the basics of nutrition in a way that’s clear, approachable, and culturally relevant—so you can feel confident using whole foods, herbs, and thoughtful planning to reduce inflammation, support metabolic balance, and nourish your body. You’ll leave with practical strategies to make food a source of healing, joy, and empowerment.

Moderator: Mia Brown is a regenerative farmer and retired diabetes educator with 25+ years of experience in nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and community wellness. An advocate for the American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, she bridges sustainable agriculture with health equity—empowering communities to use food as medicine through evidence-based practices and heartfelt outreach.