Ep. 35. Uncovering the Gut Health Benefits of Latin Cuisine w/ Amanda Sauceda MS RD

About this episode

Amanda Sauceda discusses the gut health benefits of traditional Latin foods and the importance of mindfulness in food preparation.

In this episode we chat with Amanda Sauceda, a registered dietitian who focuses on mindfulness for gut health. Amanda shares personal stories about her Mexican American heritage and talks about how traditional Latino foods can be both delicious and beneficial for gut health. She also provides insights into the role of mindfulness in maintaining a healthy gut. Additionally, she addresses the importance of engaging with cultural memories and traditions to better serve diverse communities. Listen now! 00:00 Preview 00:29 Welcome to Food Culture Curious 01:14 Introducing Amanda Sauceda 02:39 Exploring Cultural Foods and Traditions 10:53 Gut Health benefits of Traditional Latin Foods 14:34 The Role of Fermented Foods 19:11 The Connection Between Teas and Gut Health 23:03 Mindfulness and Food Preparation 28:27 Final Insights and How to Connect Like what you hear? Take a screen shot of this episode and share on social! You can find us on Instagram/Tiktok: @foodculturecurious You can also support by buying us a cafecito at buymeacoffee.com/foodculturecurious Or by following and rating our podcast Every click helps! Want more community? Join our private Facebook Group: Food Culture…

People in this episode

Host: Areli Gutierrez

Guest: Amanda Sauceda

Topics covered

• gut health
• Latin cuisine
• mindfulness
• cultural traditions
• nutrition

Keywords

• gut health
• Latin cuisine
• mindfulness
• fermented foods
• cultural traditions

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Mexico, United States

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