First- and second-generation immigrants, refugees, Native Americans, and people of color across the U.S. are struggling to obtain, eat and share culturally appropriate foods, according to HuffPost.
00:00First and second generation immigrants, refugees, Native Americans, and people of color across the U.S. are struggling to obtain, eat, and share culturally appropriate foods, according to HuffPost.
00:13It's an issue that may only get worse as levels of food insecurity rise.
00:17In fact, experts say lacking access to culturally relevant foods can harm mental well-being.
00:22A public health professional tells HuffPost, quote, there's often this idea that food is food and cultural food security is often seen as a low priority.
00:32She went on to note, quote, through my research, I've been trying to change that mindset.
00:37Food should fill all of your well-being and make you feel whole and satiated in more ways than just satiating hunger.
00:43In 2022, 12.8 percent of U.S. households, amounting to 17 million, were food insecure, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
00:54A dietician told HuffPost that food isn't just a vessel of nutrients that keeps your body running.
