Pathways to Healthy Eating Patterns in Hispanic and Latino Communities

Episode Summary:

Are you offering person-centered healthy eating guidance to Hispanics and Latinos in your practice? Does your guidance honor the preferences and cultural traditions of these diverse communities? We invited Lorena Drago, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, an expert in cultural considerations in diabetes care and education, to discuss how healthcare professionals can deliver culturally relevant nutrition guidance that supports health goals. This discussion will identify nutrient-dense heritage foods, like fresh avocados, that align with Hispanic and Latino eating preferences.

Disclosure: This episode is sponsored by Fresh Avocados – Love One Today®. Love One Today® is a leading source of the healthiest reasons and tastiest ways to enjoy fresh avocados. A science-based resource, it provides turnkey solutions that make it easy for health professionals to stay on top of the latest research and confidently recommend avocados. (http://bit.ly/3hStXUj)

To access links and resources from this episode, visit https://DiabetesEducator.org/Forefront.

Show Notes:

Pacheco LS, Bradley RD, Denenberg JO, Anderson CAM, Allison MA. Effects of Different Allotments of Avocados on the Nutritional Status of Families: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2021;13(11):4021. Published 2021 Nov 11. doi:10.3390/nu13114021 (http://bit.ly/3hZ1cpe)

Resources:

Love One Today: http://bit.ly/3hStXUj
Saborea Uno Hoy: http://bit.ly/3V3VT5O
Avocado Recipes: http://bit.ly/3EGcgAh
Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Resources: http://bit.ly/3AuL597
Avocado 101: http://bit.ly/3EK33Hf
The Type 2 Diabetes Plate Method: http://bit.ly/3AugAQy
Diabetes Wallet Card: http://bit.ly/3Vccjtd
Podcast: Good Sources of Fats and Fiber for Diabetes Management: http://bit.ly/3EsnWWe
Educational Handout: Avocado’s Role in Management of Type 2 Diabetes: http://bit.ly/3XcpMD5