Hispanic and Latino communities, one of the largest ethnic groups in the U.S., experience a disproportionate burden of lifestyle-related chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. With food traditions at the heart of these diverse cultures, eating for satiety and satisfaction is a powerful way to reduce chronic disease risk and support sustainable nutrition behaviors.
In this breakfast session, Lily Correa, MPH, RDN will connect the science to the kitchen highlighting culturally traditional foods such as avocados (or aguacates) which have nutrients that promote fullness and satisfaction and have been researched for their impact on diabetes and prediabetes risk, satiety, diet quality, body weight, glycemic response, and more.
Attendees will walk away with practical, culturally relevant plate-building strategies and counseling approaches that honor traditions, optimize budgets, and fit everyday eating—from desayunos to afternoon snacks and dinner. Mindful eating practices will also be discussed as a simple tool to enhance satiety and satisfaction in daily life.
Food will be served! Enjoy a special avocado breakfast creation as you discover how to make Food is Medicine interventions more satisfying and culturally meaningful.
Learning Objectives:
Explain the role of satiety and satisfaction in regulating hunger, supporting healthy eating behaviors, and reducing chronic disease risk among Hispanic and Latino populations.
Identify traditional, nutrient-dense foods—such as avocados—and describe their evidence-based impact on satiety, diet quality, and cardiometabolic health.
Explain how mindful eating can be used as a tool to enhance satiety and satisfaction.
Apply culturally relevant strategies for meal planning and patient counseling that integrate satiety-focused eating patterns into real-life Hispanic and Latino food traditions.
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