The built environment shapes how we move, and in doing so, it shapes who gets to be healthy. Until every community is built for movement, physical activity will remain a privilege, not a choice.

Now, if you’ve been paying attention to the state of public health over the past few years, or even the past few months, it’s hard not to feel frustrated by the sheer hypocrisy and hollowness of these statements. My issue with this kind of messaging is simple: talk of “real food” or professed “concern” for the nation’s health means very little when the structural barriers that prevent millions of people from accessing affordable, nutrient‑dense foods remain unaddressed.

The fact remains that we cannot isolate environmental circumstances or social infrastructure from health outcomes as they are inextricably linked. This link should be a public health priority and the first line of defense when we seek to address health, as it holds the keys to transforming health in scalable and sustainable measures. What would our food systems look like if they were designed for dignity, not just convenience?

Health equity is an urgent necessity in community design and requires the collaborative effort of our government, urban planners, public health professionals and community leaders. When we design for health, we end up with communities that are more nourishing, productive and resilient.

Hello friends! Happy 2023! I know, it's been a while since the last blogpost. However, we are back to regular scheduled programming. Its a new year and the blog received a nice makeover (hope you noticed!). I have so many ideas, starting with this, our first blogpost of the year! So, as a busy graduate student I don't have much time to cook during the week. If you've been apart of the Holistic Health Nut community since day one, you know I enjoy cooking for myself. I've manag

Food insecurity is an important public health concern because it should not exist. Food is a basic human need and is one of the first...