Integrative IDEAs in Dietetics

Integrating Caribbean Foodways into Food-As-Medicine MNT with Amber Alexis, MSPH, RD

Welcome to an enriching episode of The Integrative Ideas in Nutrition podcast where we delve into the fascinating journey of Amber Alexis; a public health nutritionist and registered dietitian based in Trinidad and Tobago.
Our guest shares personal experiences and memories around traditional Caribbean foodways, shedding light on how regional dishes, ingredients, and cooking styles significantly impact her nutritional counseling.
The episode further highlights our guest's innovative work where she integrates traditional cultural diets and modern nutrition science. Alexis elaborates on her mission to breakdown and highlight the nutritional properties of local foods and discusses her process for adapting evidence-based studies informed by integrated functional nutrition principles.
We also delve into the importance of open dialogue with clients in understanding their food traditions and dietary habits, fostering a stronger client-dietitian relationship that promotes comprehensive and personalized nutritional advice.
 
Website: https://www.theculturaldietitian.com

Adding Latino Foods to the Renal Patient's Diet with Areli Gutierrez, MS, RD, LD

Areli Gutierrez is a registered and licensed dietitian who has worked in nutrition and wellness in retail, government, clinical inpatient and outpatient settings. Areli received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Science from Texas A&M University and her Master’s of Science in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University. She completed her dietetic internship at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston. 
 
Currently she works as a renal dietitian for Davita Kidney Care where she has held many additional champion roles. Areli is committed to improving cultural competency as well as practicing with cultural humility and discusses this topic with other healthcare professionals on her podcast Food Culture Curious. She additionally presented at the 2023 FNCE on cultural inclusivity in the renal diet for Latinos.
 
During this conversation, we discuss considerations and strategies for inclusion of traditional and favorite Latino foods into the eating plan of those with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Providing and Teaching Culturally Sensitive Nutrition Care for Hispanic Individuals with Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE

Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE, is a registered dietitian, consultant and certified diabetes care and education specialist. In this episode, she discusses how her career developed to fill a void in providing culturally-sensitive nutrition care for Hispanic individuals. 
 
Website: https://lorenadrago.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenadragomsrd/?hl=en
 

Incorporating the Japanese Tea Ceremony into Nutritional and Self-Care with Michiko Tomioka, MBA, RDN, IFNCP

Video demo: https://bit.ly/_chanoyu
-Michi Nutrition, LLC: https://michinutrition.com/
-Ippodo Tea: https://ippodotea.com/
-Urasenke Chado: https://www.urasenke.or.jp/texte/

Creating Your Unique Path to Mind-Body Nutrition Practice with Pamela Malo, MHS, RD, KYT

Pamela Malo, MHS, RD, KYT speaks with us about her mind-body approach to nutrition, and provides guidance for creating your own personal professional path. 
Website: https://www.pamelamalo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northstar_nutrition/?hl=en

Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge into Modern Integrative Care with Aminah Ghaffar

Aminah Ghaffar joins us to discuss the value of indigenous and knowledge-based healing traditions within the Native American community, sharing strategies for how to learn from indigenous knowledge while honoring the human source. 

Ayurvedic Nutrition Assessment and Perspectives with Pushpa Soundararajan, RDN, LDN, MBA, AP, CYI

Pushpa Soundararajan, RDN, LDN, MBA, AP, CYI discusses how Ayurvedic principles shape her perspectives and practice as a Registered Dietitian. 

Celebrating Diverse Culinary Traditions through Shared Meals and Storytelling with Sumiya Khan, MS, RD

Episode Summary
Sumiya Khan, MS, RD discusses how exposure to a diversity of cultural food practices have shaped her professional viewpoints, provides insight into Sanctuary Kitchen, and speaks to the role of storytelling and sharing meals in creating human connection.