In this powerful “Throw Forward” reasoning, Mutabaruka breaks down the often overlooked global influence of Rastafari culture, especially in the areas of health, wellness, and Ital living. He highlights how Ital cuisine helped shape modern conversations around plant-based eating and holistic health, long before it became mainstream. Mutabaruka also shares his personal experience as a pioneer in Jamaica’s early health food movement, including his role in opening one of the first health food stores and vegetarian restaurants on the island.