49. Land and Body Sovereignty in Native Communities with Denee Bex, Navajo RDN

Tune in to episode 49 to hear Allyson and Denee Bex, a Navajo Registered Dietician discuss what it means to redefine health, especially in Native communities and the impact of colonization on food and body. This is not intended for specific nutrition or medical advice and is for educational purposes only.

Denee Bex is an award-winning Registered Dietitian from the Diné (Navajo) Nation and is an advocate
for healthy diets which include cultural foods without judgement in Native communities. She is the
Charcoal Streak Division of the Red Running Into Water clan and born for the Coyote Pass People. She
received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Arizona State University in 2011, a Master of Public
Health with a focus on community health education in 2017 from New Mexico State University and is a
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She completed her dietetic internship with Wellness
Workdays, which helped her realize the power of entrepreneurship. She received her registration status
and licensure in 2018. She has worked in Native communities for over 10 years and recognizes and
understands the challenges and barriers to equitable health and focuses on providing inclusive nutrition
education for her Native community. Denee is the owner and founder of Tumbleweed Nutrition LLC, a
nutrition education consultant company that aims to provide inclusive and evidence-based nutrition
consultations for organizations and farms which honors American Indian history and heritage.
Contact Info (you have permission to tag me for social media)
Website: tumbleweednutrition.com
Instagram: @tumbleweed_nutrition
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denee-bex-mph-rd-ld-cdces-701b68136
Facebook: Tumbleweed Nutrition
Email: [email protected]

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