Eating right is crucial for good health, and Kettering Health has made it easier for residents of West Dayton to access healthy food. Dr. Rachelle Dulan-Hood, a Dayton resident, recognized the need for healthy food options in her community and launched the ‘Food is my Medicine’ program. Along with her husband, Ashton Hood, they aim to provide residents with the knowledge and tools to cook healthy meals on their own.
The program is a two-month long initiative designed to make eating right both accessible and appealing. With a focus on managing chronic diseases through healthy eating, the program includes a four-week, eight-episode online cooking show. Participants learn about various topics such as reading food labels, shopping on a budget and involving children in eating healthy.
Dr. Dulan emphasizes the importance of addressing cravings for sweets by suggesting natural sugar alternatives like agave. She believes that eating healthy is crucial for longevity and overall well-being. Participants like Ashley Rutkowski have found the program to be extremely helpful in improving their health and dietary habits.
Through initiatives like ‘Food is my Medicine,’ Kettering Health is making a positive impact on the community by promoting healthy eating habits and providing resources for residents to lead healthier lives. The success of the program is evident in the numbers with 82.9% of participants reporting improvements in their health.
