Ep. 32. Exploring Cuban Cuisine & the Impacts of Food Scarcity w/ Diana Mesa, RDN LDN CDCES

<p>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!</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction </p><p>01:13 Meet Diana Mesa: Bilingual Dietitian and Diabetes Educator</p><p>01:52 Exploring Cuban Cultural Foods</p><p>04:49 Traditional Cuban Holidays </p><p>09:42 Cuban Cultural Health Beliefs </p><p>12:08 Nutrition Care Challenges Faced by the Cuban Population</p><p>16:07 Focusing on Diabetes and Nutrition</p><p>20:04 Advice for Healthcare Professionals</p><p>26:10 Success Stories and Final Thoughts</p><p>28:33 How to Connect with Diana Mesa</p><p><br></p><p>Like what you hear? Take a screen shot of this episode, share on social and tag us! </p><p>You can find us on Instagram/Tiktok: @foodculturecurious </p><p><br></p><p>You can also support by buying us a cafecito at buymeacoffee.com/foodculturecurious </p><p>Or by following and rating our podcast </p><p>Every click helps!</p><p><br></p><p>Want more community? Join our private Facebook Group: Food Culture Curious Dietitians </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>