Sound Bites With Melissa Joy Dobbins

In this episode we take a deep dive into the Latino culture, getting a better understanding of the Latino community’s values, traditional foods, and meals. We also explore culturally driven ideologies about weight and strategies to help clients successfully manage their blood sugar. We discuss building nourishing, satisfying meals using traditional Latin ingredients with a focus on overall wellness that is inclusive of a healthy weight while also supportive of a positive body image. Tune in to this podcast episode with guest Krista Linares, MPH, RDN, to learn about: Integrating current research about fresh avocados to inform evidence-based guidance in practice. Practical and actionable ways to incorporate fresh avocados into culturally appropriate meals and snacks that support a balanced dietary pattern. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes and obesity, including risk factors for these chronic diseases, specific to Hispanic/Latino Americans. Strategies to effectively counsel Latino patients and clients to impro