Ep 37. Crossover Episode: Breaking Down Mexican Food Myths w/RD Anna Rios from Healthy Simple Yum

<p>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!</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction </p><p>00:37 Welcome to Food Culture Curious</p><p>01:22 Guest Introduction: Anna from Healthy Simple Yum</p><p>02:56 Anna&#39;s Journey to Becoming a Dietitian</p><p>06:21 Areli’s Journey in Cultural Nutrition</p><p>10:08 Challenges with Cultural Foods in Healthcare</p><p>15:44 Addressing Misconceptions and Double Standards</p><p>23:42 The Importance of Mental Health in Nutrition</p><p>24:47 The Emotional Impact of Dietary Restrictions</p><p>26:35 Balancing Nutrition and Medical Advice</p><p>31:05 The Role of Dietitians in Patient Care</p><p>33:34 Personal Stories and Professional Milestones</p><p>40:21 Promoting Plant-Based Diets for Kidney Health</p><p>41:05 Where to Find Us and Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>Get to know our guest:</p><p>Social media:@healthysimpleyum </p><p>Podcast: Healthy Simple Mexican Dietitian</p><p>Website: www.healthysimpleyum.com</p><p><br></p><p>Like what you hear? Take a screen shot of this episode and share on social! </p><p>You can find us on Instagram/Tiktok: @foodculturecurious. </p><p>You can also support by buying us a cafecito at buymeacoffee.com/foodculturecurious or by following and rating our podcast. Every click helps!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>