412 - How Culture Shapes Nutrition with Dalina Soto
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412 - How Culture Shapes Nutrition with Dalina Soto
Listeners, this week we have a conversation with Dalina Soto
In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam chats with Dalina Soto (aka The Latina Nutritionist) about her journey from growing up as the eldest daughter in a Dominican family in Philly to becoming a dietitian who’s changing the way we think about nutrition.
Dalina opens up about what it was like feeling out of place in traditional nutrition spaces, how she found her voice to challenge outdated (and mostly whitewashed) nutrition advice, and why embracing her cultura in the world of wellness is so important. She also shares behind-the-scenes stories from writing her book, talks intuitive eating through a cultural lens, and even spills her go-to coffee ritual.
Whether you’re curious about food, health, or breaking the mold as a Latina in business, this episode brings real talk, laughter, and tons of inspiration.
Dalina Soto, MA, RD, LDN, is a bilingual Registered Dietitian dedicated to helping people embrace cultural foods without guilt or restriction, fostering a positive relationship with food rooted in tradition and flavor. With a strong social media presence and her upcoming book, "The Latina Anti-Diet," she empowers her audience to reclaim cultural foods while promoting authentic health.
During this episode we talked about:
00:00 Non-Traditional Upbringing: No Pressure
05:30 Choosing Dietitian over Doctor
07:52 "Breaking Cultural Gender Norms"
12:44 Rejecting Norms: A Dietitian's Journey
14:19 Navigating Nonprofit Protocol Challenges
16:58 Pursuing Private Practice Independence
20:25 Memorable First Client Experience
24:39 Challenging Assimilation Myths
29:00 Coffee Routine Preferences
31:55 Cacao Enthusiast's Beverage Choice
35:34 Agents Collaborate, Teach Proposal Writing
38:03 Latina Publishers Show Genuine Support
41:42 Delegating Book Writing Tasks
46:09 "Embracing Intuitive Eating"
48:01 Breaking Free From Strict Norms
51:53 Protein Intake Meme Controversy
53:27 Imbalanced Diet Issues
57:35 Butter and Salt for Inflammation
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