Ep. 32. Exploring Cuban Cuisine & the Impacts of Food Scarcity w/ Diana Mesa, RDN LDN CDCES
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Hey friends! On this episode of Food Culture Curious we share a rich conversation with Diana Mesa, a bilingual dietitian and diabetes educator. Diana shares her insights on Cuban cultural foods, traditional celebrations, and the challenges faced by the Cuban population regarding food scarcity and health. She also discusses the importance of culturally inclusive nutrition recommendations and how to bridge cultural gaps in healthcare. Listen now!
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Meet Diana Mesa: Bilingual Dietitian and Diabetes Educator
01:52 Exploring Cuban Cultural Foods
04:49 Traditional Cuban Holidays
09:42 Cuban Cultural Health Beliefs
12:08 Nutrition Care Challenges Faced by the Cuban Population
16:07 Focusing on Diabetes and Nutrition
20:04 Advice for Healthcare Professionals
26:10 Success Stories and Final Thoughts
28:33 How to Connect with Diana Mesa
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