I suffer from an autoimmune disorder that affects my skin's ability to produce melanin. I was not born with Vitiligo but grew up in a food desert. Without access to proper nutrition in my formative years, I developed an incurable condition. Luckily, my condition does not affect my daily quality of life but has ignited a passion for change. However, I am not the only person in my family whose lack of nutrition affects their health. In June of 2023, my cousin, Brooke, was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. This news was especially shocking to my family because Brooke had just won her battle against colon cancer. Due to the colon cancer, Brooke was not an eligible transplant recipient. She was told there was not much she could do, and she was given options for palliative care. I couldn't accept this fate. I'm currently working as a Chef, so I deeply understand food but not so much nutrition. I threw everything I had into trying to find a solution. I'd ship her Mullein leaf tea and soursop leaves because I'd read about their cancer-fighting properties. Nothing was helping, and it was gut-wrenching to watch her become sicker as time passed. As a last hail mary, Brooke flew to Mexico. She started meeting with homeopathic doctors, dietitians, and nutritionists, working tirelessly to create a plan for her. After six months of her aggressive homeopathic regimen, 4 of her cancerous lesions became inactive. That was all she needed to become a candidate for surgery, where they'd go in to remove the remaining cancerous lesions. Suddenly, Brooke was given a shot at her life back. I couldn't believe such a miracle was possible. I asked her what diet she is on, and she said that her dietitian recommends she begin every morning with soursop tea. Hearing this news, I felt like I could faint. Not only was she getting her life back, but I had been onto something by sending the soursop tea leaves. At that moment, I knew that this was knowledge I had to possess. I am studying dietetics and nutrition because our healthcare system believes in the band-aid approach. To eradicate chronic disease or illness, you must address the root cause of the issue. The problem that more Americans are facing, and a disproportionate amount of these people are people of color, is the lack of knowledge of or accessibility to healthier options. I want to specialize as an Oncology Dietitian because cancer is affecting the youth at exorbitant rates. My mission is to dedicate my career to providing meal plans to uninsured or underinsured people. I'd also like to obtain a Ph.D. in Dietetics or Public Health, research what chemicals are causing chronic illness, and create a widely accessible diet to combat long-term illness for those facing food scarcity or food deserts. In addition, I want to work in government health affairs to change American FDA regulations regarding chemicals, carcinogens, and endocrine disruptors. The system must be changed from within, and I like to be a part of that change.

In June of 2023, my cousin, Brooke, was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. This news was especially shocking to my family because Brooke had just won her battle against colon cancer. Due to the colon cancer, Brooke was not an eligible transplant recipient. She was told there was not much she could do, and she was given options for palliative care. I couldn't accept this fate, and for the first time in my life, I struggled with my faith. I'm currently working as a Chef, so I deeply understand food but not so much nutrition. I threw everything I had into trying to find a solution. I'd ship her Mullein leaf tea and soursop leaves because I'd read about their cancer-fighting properties. Nothing was helping, and it was gut-wrenching to watch her become sicker as time passed. I found myself angry with God, but I continued to pray. As a last Hail Mary, Brooke flew to Mexico. She started meeting with homeopathic doctors, dietitians, and nutritionists, working tirelessly to create a plan for her. After six months of her aggressive homeopathic regimen, 4 of her cancerous lesions became inactive. That was all she needed to become a candidate for surgery, where they'd go in to remove the remaining cancerous lesions. Suddenly, Brooke was given a shot at her life back. I couldn't believe such a miracle was possible, but I knew then that I should've known all along because I asked the Lord for this miracle. I asked her what diet she is on, and she said that her dietitian recommends she begin every morning with soursop tea. Hearing this news, I felt like I could faint. Not only was she getting her life back, but I had been onto something by sending the soursop tea leaves, and I knew that God was speaking to me through this miracle. At that moment, I understood that I had to possess this knowledge. I am studying dietetics and nutrition because our healthcare system believes in the band-aid approach rather than keeping faith and taking preventative measures. To eradicate chronic disease or illness, you must address the root cause of the issue. The problem that more Americans are facing, and a disproportionate amount of these people are people of color, is the lack of knowledge of or accessibility to healthier options. I want to specialize as an Oncology Dietitian because cancer is affecting the youth at exorbitant rates. My mission is to dedicate my career to providing meal plans to uninsured or underinsured people. I'd also like to obtain a Ph.D. in Dietetics or Public Health, research what chemicals are causing chronic illness, and create a widely accessible diet to combat long-term illness for those facing food scarcity or food deserts. In addition, I want to work in government health affairs to change American FDA regulations regarding chemicals, carcinogens, and endocrine disruptors. The system must be changed from within, and the Lord called me to be part of that change.

I suffer from an autoimmune disorder that affects my skin's ability to produce melanin. I was not born with Vitiligo but grew up in a food desert. Without access to proper nutrition in my formative years, I developed an incurable condition. Luckily, my condition does not affect my daily quality of life but has ignited a passion for change. However, I am not the only person in my family whose lack of nutrition affects their health. In June of 2023, my cousin, Brooke, was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. This news was especially shocking to my family because Brooke had just won her battle against colon cancer. Due to the colon cancer, Brooke was not an eligible transplant recipient. She was told there was not much she could do, and she was given options for palliative care. I couldn't accept this fate. I'm currently working as a Chef, so I deeply understand food but not so much nutrition. I threw everything I had into trying to find a solution. I'd ship her Mullein leaf tea and soursop leaves because I'd read about their cancer-fighting properties. Nothing was helping, and it was gut-wrenching to watch her become sicker as time passed. As a last hail mary, Brooke flew to Mexico. She started meeting with homeopathic doctors, dietitians, and nutritionists, working tirelessly to create a plan for her. After six months of her aggressive homeopathic regimen, 4 of her cancerous lesions became inactive. That was all she needed to become a candidate for surgery, where they'd go in to remove the remaining cancerous lesions. Suddenly, Brooke was given a shot at her life back. I couldn't believe such a miracle was possible. I asked her what diet she is on, and she said that her dietitian recommends she begin every morning with soursop tea. Hearing this news, I felt like I could faint. Not only was she getting her life back, but I had been onto something by sending the soursop tea leaves. At that moment, I knew that this was knowledge I had to possess. I am studying dietetics and nutrition because our healthcare system believes in the band-aid approach. To eradicate chronic disease or illness, you must address the root cause of the issue. The problem that more Americans are facing, and a disproportionate amount of these people are people of color, is the lack of knowledge of or accessibility to healthier options. I want to specialize as an Oncology Dietitian because cancer is affecting the youth at exorbitant rates. My mission is to dedicate my career to providing meal plans to uninsured or underinsured people. I'd also like to obtain a Ph.D. in Dietetics or Public Health, research what chemicals are causing chronic illness, and create a widely accessible diet to combat long-term illness for those facing food scarcity or food deserts. In addition, I want to work in government health affairs to change American FDA regulations regarding chemicals, carcinogens, and endocrine disruptors. The system must be changed from within, and I like to be a part of that change.

The story of Amber D. Hudson struck a chord in my heart. I suffer from an autoimmune disorder that affects my skin's ability to produce melanin. I was not born with Vitiligo but grew up in a food desert. Without access to proper nutrition in my formative years, I developed an incurable condition. Luckily, my condition does not affect my daily quality of life but has ignited a passion for change. However, I am not the only person in my family whose lack of nutrition affects their health. In June of 2023, my cousin, Brooke, was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. This news was especially shocking to my family because Brooke had just won her battle against colon cancer. Due to the colon cancer, Brooke was not an eligible transplant recipient. She was told there was not much she could do, and she was given options for palliative care. I couldn't accept this fate. I'm currently working as a Chef, so I deeply understand food but not so much nutrition. I threw everything I had into trying to find a solution. I'd ship her Mullein leaf tea and soursop leaves because I'd read about their cancer-fighting properties. Nothing was helping, and it was gut-wrenching to watch her become sicker as time passed. As a last hail mary, Brooke flew to Mexico. She started meeting with homeopathic doctors, dietitians, and nutritionists, working tirelessly to create a plan for her. After six months of her aggressive homeopathic regimen, 4 of her cancerous lesions became inactive. That was all she needed to become a candidate for surgery, where they'd go in to remove the remaining cancerous lesions. Suddenly, Brooke was given a shot at her life back. I couldn't believe such a miracle was possible. I asked her what diet she is on, and she said that her dietitian recommends she begin every morning with soursop tea. Hearing this news, I felt like I could faint. Not only was she getting her life back, but I had been onto something by sending the soursop tea leaves. At that moment, I knew that this was knowledge I had to possess. I am studying dietetics and nutrition because our healthcare system believes in the band-aid approach. To eradicate chronic disease or illness, you must address the root cause of the issue. The problem that more Americans are facing, and a disproportionate amount of these people are people of color, is the lack of knowledge of or accessibility to healthier options. I want to specialize as an Oncology Dietitian because cancer is affecting the youth at exorbitant rates. My mission is to dedicate my career to providing meal plans to uninsured or underinsured people. I'd also like to obtain a Ph.D. in Dietetics or Public Health, research what chemicals are causing chronic illness, and create a widely accessible diet to combat long-term illness for those facing food scarcity or food deserts. In addition, I want to work in government health affairs to change American FDA regulations regarding chemicals, carcinogens, and endocrine disruptors. The system must be changed from within, and I like to be a part of that change.