Land, Power, and the Plate: Ending Food Apartheid with Regenerative Justice

In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, Dr. Mark Hyman interviews guests about the concept of "food apartheid" versus "food deserts," highlighting the intentional segregation and policies leading to disparities in food access and health outcomes, particularly affecting Black, Indigenous, and Latino communities. The discussion covers the historical context of redlining, the weaponization of food, and the colonization of the food system, emphasizing the role of farmers and communities in reclaiming food sovereignty. They explore solutions like regenerative agriculture, land reform, and addressing systemic injustices within the USDA, while also touching on the importance of shifting mindsets around farming and empowering marginalized communities to reconnect with their agrarian roots. The episode further delves into the structural determinants of health, the predatory nature of capitalism in the food system, and the need for a deep, relational approach to medicine and ecology to achieve true health equity.