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 37. Crossover Episode: Breaking Down Mexican Food Myths w/RD Anna Rios from Healthy Simple Yum
Episode 37
Saturday, 20 December, 2025

Hey friends! In this awesome crossover episode of Food Culture Curious, we welcome guest Anna Rios, the registered dietitian behind Healthy Simple Yum. We discuss the challenges of integrating cultural foods into healthcare nutrition, addressing common misconceptions from healthcare providers. Listen along as we share personal stories reflecting our journeys in dietetics, highlighting the significance of culturally inclusive dietary care. This conversation underscores the importance of dietitians in providing nuanced, personalized nutrition guidance, especially for Hispanic communities often inundated with inaccurate dietary restrictions. We also touch upon the balancing act required to educate both patients and providers about the true impact of cultural foods on chronic conditions like diabetes and kidney disease. Listen now!00:00 Introduction 00:37 Welcome to Food Culture Curious01:22 Guest Introduction: Anna from Healthy Simple Yum02:56 Anna's Journey to Becoming a Dietitian06:21 Areli’s Journey in Cultural Nutrition10:08 Challenges with Cultural Foods in Healthcare15:44 Addressing Misconceptions and Double Standards23:42 The Importance of Mental Health in Nutrition24:47 The Emotional Impact of Dietary Restrictions26:35 Balancing Nutrition and Medical Advice31:05 The Role of Dietitians in Patient Care33:34 Personal Stories and Professional Milestones40:21 Promoting Plant-Based Diets for Kidney Health41:05 Where to Find Us and Final ThoughtsGet to know our guest:Social media:@healthysimpleyum Podcast: Healthy Simple Mexican DietitianWebsite: www.healthysimpleyum.comLike what you hear? Take a screen shot of this episode and share on social! 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!