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Embrace Heritage: Healthier Choices for Hispanic Communities

9/16/2025

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Hispanic Heritage Month highlights cultural significance and food, while diabetes and heart disease are common in Hispanic communities.
Registered dietitian Gisela Bouvier suggests lifestyle changes can enhance health without losing traditional meals.
She recommends healthier options like whole grain bread and low-sugar dairy.
The CDC indicates Hispanics are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with diabetes compared to whites.
Bouvier advises using herbs, beans, and lean meats for improved nutrition.

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Hispanic Heritage Month highlights cultural significance and food, while diabetes and heart disease are common in Hispanic communities.
Registered dietitian Gisela Bouvier suggests lifestyle changes can enhance health without losing traditional meals.
She recommends healthier options like whole grain bread and low-sugar dairy.
The CDC indicates Hispanics are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with diabetes compared to whites.
Bouvier advises using herbs, beans, and lean meats for improved nutrition.