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Matilde Ladnier discusses the influences on Peruvian cuisine and the importance of cultural inclusivity in nutrition for CKD populations.

Ep 36. Flavor Fusions of Peruvian Cuisine & Cultural Humility in CKD w/Matilde Ladnier MBA RD LD Hey everyone! In this episode of Food Culture Curious we’re joined by Matilde Ladner, a bilingual kidney dietitian from Peru. Matilde shares her experiences growing up in Peru and discusses the diverse influences on Peruvian cuisine, including Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, and African contributions. She delves into staple foods, culturally significant dishes, and traditional health beliefs in Peruvian culture. Matilde also offers practical advice for healthcare professionals on working with Latino and CKD populations, emphasizing the importance of cultural inclusivity in nutrition. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between cultural inclusivity and nutrition. Listen now! 00:00 Introduction to Peruvian Cuisine 00:24 Welcome to Food Culture Curious 01:09 Meet Our Guest: Matilda Ladner 01:52 Staples of Peruvian Diet 10:03 Peruvian Holiday Foods 14:33 Cultural Beliefs and Health Remedies 16:59 Functional Foods for Kidney Health 18:38 Advice for Healthcare Professionals 26:55 Resources and Final Thoughts Like what you hear? Take a screen shot of this episode and…

People in this episode

Host: Areli Gutierrez

Guest: Matilde Ladnier

Topics covered

• Peruvian cuisine
• cultural humility
• kidney health
• nutrition
• health beliefs
• cultural inclusivity

Keywords

• Peruvian cuisine
• cultural humility
• kidney dietitian
• health beliefs
• functional foods
• nutrition advice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Food Culture Curious

Places: Peru, Latino

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