Food Culture Curious

Author: Areli Gutierrez

Hey everyone! Working as a registered dietitian I have seen the importance for healthcare professionals to be more culturally inclusive especially when providing nutrition recommendations. So join us as we learn about different food cultures and come up with practical advice to implement in our practices. Follow me on social! Instagram @foodculturecurious Tiktok@foodculturecurious FB group Food Culture Curious Dietitians
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Ep. 32. Exploring Cuban Cuisine & the Impacts of Food Scarcity w/ Diana Mesa, RDN LDN CDCES
Episode 32
Tuesday, 25 February, 2025

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 Educator01:52 Exploring Cuban Cultural Foods04:49 Traditional Cuban Holidays 09:42 Cuban Cultural Health Beliefs 12:08 Nutrition Care Challenges Faced by the Cuban Population16:07 Focusing on Diabetes and Nutrition20:04 Advice for Healthcare Professionals26:10 Success Stories and Final Thoughts28:33 How to Connect with Diana MesaLike what you hear? Take a screen shot of this episode, share on social and tag us! You can find us on Instagram/Tiktok: @foodculturecurious You can also support by buying us a cafecito at buymeacoffee.com/foodculturecurious Or by following and rating our podcast Every click helps!Want more community? Join our private Facebook Group: Food Culture Curious Dietitians