DIFM IDEA

Integrative IDEAs in Dietetics

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This podcast is produced by the Committee of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access through the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM) practice group with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Join us to explore a range of whole food therapies and mind body modalities within different settings and cultures, and to celebrate the ways that our diversity in practice and perspective makes us stronger.

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From Garden to Table: Seasonal Nourishment and Middle Eastern Flavors 20.11.2025 36:57

Rifqa Dacloush, RDN, LDN, MBA is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a global perspective and a deep belief in food is/as medicine. With nearly 30 years of experience in Mediterranean–Middle Eastern cooking and several years of organic gardening, she brings a rich blend of culture, culinary tradition, and whole-food nourishment to her work. With a multidisciplinary background in Nutrition, Bu...

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access and the Applications in Nutrition Care Video 17.10.2025 35:52

Tune in for a meaningful conversation with special guest Judith Rodriguez, one of the founders of LAHIDAN (Latinos & Hispanics in Dietetics & Nutrition), who recently spoke at the LAHIDAN event during FNCE 2025. Hear her insights on how IDEA principles are now shaping the future of nutrition and dietetics. Links Dr. Judith Rodriguez Resources & Publications The Latino Food Lover's Glo...

Nutrition with Roots: Connecting Indigenous Nutrition and Community with Denee Bex, MPH, RD, CDCES 23.06.2024 44:08

Enjoy this episode with Denee Bex, MPH, RD, CDCES, an award-winning registered dietitian and owner of Tumbleweed Nutrition. Through Tumbleweed Nutrition, Denee works to celebrate cultural foods, partner with local Native-owned farms, and increase food access in tribal communities. She shares her passion for integrating indigenous foods into healthcare and the importance of building relationships...

Integrating Breathwork into Nutritional Care with Aarthi Pauldass MS, RDN, LD, Certified Yoga Breath Coach 19.05.2024 23:56

Join us as we welcome Aarthi Pauldass, an IT professional turned registered dietitian and breathwork coach. Aarthi's holistic approach towards wellness focuses on treating patients through the root cause of their symptoms, one of which is stress management through breathwork. Through this podcast, Arthi introduces us to three distinct breathing techniques for various parts of the day. Listen in an...

Integrating Caribbean Foodways into Food-As-Medicine MNT with Amber Alexis, MSPH, RD 07.04.2024 39:35

Welcome to an enriching episode of The Integrative Ideas in Nutrition podcast where we delve into the fascinating journey of Amber Alexis; a public health nutritionist and registered dietitian based in Trinidad and Tobago. Our guest shares personal experiences and memories around traditional Caribbean foodways, shedding light on how regional dishes, ingredients, and cooking styles significantly im...

Adding Latino Foods to the Renal Patient's Diet with Areli Gutierrez, MS, RD, LD 05.03.2024 38:54

Areli Gutierrez is a registered and licensed dietitian who has worked in nutrition and wellness in retail, government, clinical inpatient and outpatient settings. Areli received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Science from Texas A&M University and her Master’s of Science in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University. She completed her dietetic internship at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical...

Providing and Teaching Culturally Sensitive Nutrition Care for Hispanic Individuals with Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE 02.05.2023 1:09:47

Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE, is a registered dietitian, consultant and certified diabetes care and education specialist. In this episode, she discusses how her career developed to fill a void in providing culturally-sensitive nutrition care for Hispanic individuals. Website: https://lorenadrago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenadragomsrd/?hl=en

Incorporating the Japanese Tea Ceremony into Nutritional and Self-Care with Michiko Tomioka, MBA, RDN, IFNCP 02.02.2023 32:02

Video demo: https://bit.ly/_chanoyu -Michi Nutrition, LLC: https://michinutrition.com/ -Ippodo Tea: https://ippodotea.com/ -Urasenke Chado: https://www.urasenke.or.jp/texte/

Creating Your Unique Path to Mind-Body Nutrition Practice with Pamela Malo, MHS, RD, KYT 02.12.2022 32:45

Pamela Malo, MHS, RD, KYT speaks with us about her mind-body approach to nutrition, and provides guidance for creating your own personal professional path. Website: https://www.pamelamalo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northstar_nutrition/?hl=en

Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge into Modern Integrative Care with Aminah Ghaffar 01.11.2022 31:19

Aminah Ghaffar joins us to discuss the value of indigenous and knowledge-based healing traditions within the Native American community, sharing strategies for how to learn from indigenous knowledge while honoring the human source.

Ayurvedic Nutrition Assessment and Perspectives with Pushpa Soundararajan, RDN, LDN, MBA, AP, CYI 01.10.2022 43:33

Pushpa Soundararajan, RDN, LDN, MBA, AP, CYI discusses how Ayurvedic principles shape her perspectives and practice as a Registered Dietitian.

Celebrating Diverse Culinary Traditions through Shared Meals and Storytelling with Sumiya Khan, MS, RD 02.09.2022 48:55

Episode Summary Sumiya Khan, MS, RD discusses how exposure to a diversity of cultural food practices have shaped her professional viewpoints, provides insight into Sanctuary Kitchen, and speaks to the role of storytelling and sharing meals in creating human connection.