This is the first episode of a special holiday series exploring tensions that arise when food and families mix, featuring the team behind LWC Studios and some of our friends. In this episode, Virginia, the show's producer, is concerned about her Peruvian father’s eating habits, and thinks everyone in her family should eat more vegetables! Registered dietitian Dalina Soto busts some myths about Latin American foods and offers advice on how to think critically about nutrition and what is truly healthy for our families.

Featured Expert:Dalina Soto, MA, LD, RDN is a bilingual registered dietitian and positive health advocate committed to helping clients reclaim the joy and pleasure of diet-free living. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences from PennState University, then went on to Immaculata University to complete her Dietetic Internship and Masters Degree in Nutrition Education. She loves nutrition because she loves food and was inspired to be on the “preventative” side of health. Dalina founded Your Latina Nutritionist because she’s passionate about building nourishing new narratives that don't include depriving ourselves of the foods we grew up eating. Learn more about her work on her website and follow her @your.latina.nutritionist.  Dalina also recommends following the work and resources of  these two Black dietitians she loves. 

If you loved this episode, listen to When Relatives Always Comment on Your Body and When Mom Body Shames you.

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