Health

Was It Rape? Or Was It Just Your Generation?

A mother tells her wedding night story to her child attempting to scare her into virtue. Her effort is later unpacked as the adult daughter tries to understand if her father was a rapist. The childhood story is examined through varying generational viewpoints on sex, generational trauma, and roles in marriage. The generation that never discussed sex set the stage to never discuss sexual assault. The story is the beginning building block of creating a repeated generational cycle of sexual assault through the systemic belief that women’s purpose is to be subservient to men.

Avoid Obesity and Keep Your Weight in Check with 11 Doable Tips

Every year since 2020, we have observed World Obesity Day on March 4th to we observed World Obesity Day to raise awareness of the global obesity epidemic while encouraging practical solutions to help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight, seek practical solutions and work towards reversing the obesity crisis. Obesity and overweight are both largely preventable, according to the WHO. To achieve and maintain a healthy weight while working towards a healthy and active lifestyle, here are 11 doable and specific steps you can take.

How to Develop a Sugar Strategy for Healthier Eating this Holiday Season

It's the start of holiday eating season and for many Americans that includes overindugling in sweets through the end of the year. Sugary treats can mean excess calories, they can wreak havok with your energy levels and lead to more sugar cravings. So, it’s important to establish healthy habits to help tame that sweet tooth before it spirals out of control. Here are a few doabale strategies to better navigate holiday eating and curb sugar cravings.

How to Choose Nutrient-Packed Foods that Boost Your Immunity This Fall

Learn what foods contain essential nutrients that can help boost your immunity and help you and your family prevent illnesses this fall

Stand and Deliver: Improving the Healthcare System through Patient Advocacy with Shiella Dowlatshahi

Shining a light on the myriad administrative and support challenges patients encounter while grappling with complex diseases

Stand and Deliver: Combining Creative Problem-Solving With a Passion for Public Good with Laura Kovacevich

Roots Food is on the cutting edge of food innovation, intending to bring unprocessed, clean-label, nutritious food products to improve health and wellness for those in need.