Children's Health Crisis: Fixing the Broken School Food System with Nora LaTorre & Jesse Gabriel

With public schools serving as America’s largest restaurant chain, the push for school food reform has never been more urgent. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Nora LaTorre (CEO of Eat Real) and California Assembly Member Jesse Gabriel to discuss groundbreaking legislative efforts in California to ban harmful chemicals and synthetic dyes from student meals.This episode includes: How California's AB 1264 phases out ultra-processed foods. The alarming link between childhood diets and adult-onset diseases. Why the "GRAS loophole" allows dangerous food additives into American snacks. How local farm-to-school programs can save school districts money. Bipartisan strategies for improving children's health nationwide. This show is made possible by: Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune and use code COMMUNE when you fill out the “Get Pricing’ form to save up to $1,600 on your purchase. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE