Yumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural Nutrition

In this episode,  Sherene Chou shares her expertise on various components of a sustainable diet and explains the significance of each component for both personal health and the environment. Sherene provides valuable insights on how each component of a sustainable diet can fulfill our dietary preferences while being both healthy and environmentally beneficial.  Sherene Chou is an award-winning diet...

In this episode, we are going to be speaking with Cynthia Sass, about all things the Climatarian diet. Cynthia gives us a rundown on what this diet is, what makes it different from other diets on the market, its health benefits, and can adapt to this diet to meet our nutritional needs while also thinking about our impact on the planet.  Cynthia Sass is a registered dietitian nutritionist and three...

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Nicole Bereolos about different diabetes-related skin conditions, such as acanthosis nigricans. Dr. Bereolos tells us how to recognize signs, manage symptoms, and if these skin conditions are something that people should be worried  Dr Bereolos is a clinical health psychologist and a certified diabetes care & education specialist in private practice in North...

In this episode, we spoke with Alicia Galvin about the significance of the foods we eat and how it affects our gastrointestinal system.  We discuss the impact of nutrition on the gut microbiome and highlighted the potential complications that may arise if we don’t be mindful of what we eat.  Alicia Galvin is an integrative and functionally trained Registered Dietitian and Clinical Science Liaison...

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Billy (Randy) Hammond about carotenoids: what they are, their health benefits, and how consuming carotenoids can help combat age-related diseases.  Dr. Billy R. Hammond is a professor of Brain and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Georgia with experience in research, teaching, and mentoring. His research focuses on the role of diet and lifestyle in the dev...

In this episode, we talked to Danielle Meyer, a registered dietitian nutritionist and a certified specialist in oncology nutrition, about the important role of nutrition in cancer care, including strategies for optimizing nutrition before, during, and after treatment. We also discuss different factors that can impact a person’s ability to adhere to recommended diets. Danielle is a registered dieti...

In this episode, Natalie explains the concept of nutrigenomics, how our individual genetic makeup can impact our nutrient needs and response to food, and the role of nutrigenomics in our diet for chronic conditions such as diabetes. Natalie is a functional medicine practitioner, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist who focuses on a mind/body approach to healing an...

In this episode, Dr. Roman Pawlak joins us to discuss all things Vitamin B-12! We talk about the associated deficiency, especially for those following vegetarian or vegan diets. We talk about signs and symptoms of deficiency and testing for VItamin B-12. He sheds light on this topic and provides valuable insights and tips on how individuals following a plant-based diet can ensure they are obtainin...

Dr. Celine Heskey joins us in this episode to discuss the benefits of transitioning from an animal-based diet to a plant-based diet. We explore how a plant-based diet can help prevent or delay chronic diseases, and offer practical tips on how to make the transition to a more plant-based lifestyle. Dr. Heskey is an Assistant Professor of Nutrition in the School of Public Health at Loma Linda Univer...

On this episode, Dr. Nicole Farmer joins us to talk about her research on cooking frequency in non-Hispanic households and highlights the advantages of home cooking for better diet quality, mental health, and prevention of chronic disease. Dr. Nicole Farmer is currently a Staff Scientist at the NIH Clinical Center and the Acting Section Chief of the Dietary Behaviors and Biopsychosocial Health Sec...

Julieanna Hever is here to discuss the benefits of plant-based diets and to provide recommendations on how to approach plant-based diets as an athlete. Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT, The Plant-Based Dietitian, has a BA in Theatre and an MS in Nutrition, bridging her biggest passions for food, presenting, and helping people. She’s also appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, Harry, and The Steve Harvey Show. “...

Today we are talking to Melissa Mendez about the role of food and nutrients in your body and why so many Americans are deficient in nutrients. Melissa is a licensed and registered dietitian specializing in obesity and weight management. She has eight years of experience at Parkland Health and offers a variety of medical nutrition therapies, including those for diabetes, malnutrition, hyperlipidemi...

Dr. Nicole Avena talks to us about sugar and food addiction; what it means, the brain reward system, if being hangry is real, and the relation between food and mood. Dr. Nicole Avena is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and a Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University. In addition to over 100 peer-reviewed scholarly publ...

Today, we are talking to Dr. Michael Vallis about diabetes distress, fear of hypoglycemia, and psychological insulin resistance. Stay tuned! Dr. Vallis is a psychologist based in Halifax, Canada. He is an Associate Professor in Family Medicine at Dalhousie University. His main area of expertise is adult health psychology, with an emphasis on obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular risk and gastroenterol...

Yumlish recaps 2022 with highlights of some leaders in the diabetic healthcare profession. Let’s take a look back at some of the most informative discussions over the year. Question of the Day: What did you think of this episode? Episode Highlights: The Mayo Clinic Diet Diabetes and sleep Cardiometabolic diseases Diabetic eye disease Community wellness Connect with guests: Dr. Hensrud – Mayo Clini...

Dr. Hensrud talks to us about the Mayo Clinic diet and answers your frequent questions about artificial sweeteners and rice, as well as the paradox around “eat less and exercise more”. Dr. Hensrud is a consultant in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nutrition at the Mayo Clinic, and is medical editor of the Mayo Clinic Diet and the Mayo Clini...

In this episode, we will be talking with Ms. Melanie Teslik a certified diabetes care and educational specialist. In this episode, we will be discussing lipohypertrophy its causes, tips for management, and myths and misconceptions she addresses as a diabetes nurse educator. Ms. Teslik is a certified diabetes care and education specialist and board certified in advanced diabetes management. She has...

In this episode, we will be discussing cardiometabolic diseases, like heart disease and diabetes, lifestyle changes, statins, and valuing the quality of diet over quantity with Dr. Robert Eckel, Professor of Medicine Emeritus with appointments in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cardiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  He is also a member of the...

Dr. Alka Kanaya joins Yumlish to talk about the correlation between obesity and diabetes. Dr. Kanaya is a primary care doctor and a clinical researcher at UCSF. She has focused her research on understanding why there is a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease among South Asians. “[S]leep is very highly associated with craving centers and Satya centers in the brain and in the gut…” Question of...

Yumlish welcomes Dr. Alana Biggers an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Dr. Biggers is passionate about health disparity research and achieving health equity. Dr. Biggers leads a mentored research study to investigate the effects of mindfulness meditation on sleep and stress around Type II diabetes and heart disease risk. Today, Dr. Biggers will discuss how and...

Susan Weiner owner of Susan Weiner Nutrition, PLLC  is an award-winning nutritionist, author, and speaker. Susan earned her master’s degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Columbia University. Susan was 2015’s ADCES Diabetes Educator of the Year and received the 2022’s Distinguished Service Award from the Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N...

Zakiya joins Yumlish to discuss the importance of a community coming together and creating a space to become healthier. Zakiya Jenkins owns and operates a fitness studio dedicated to helping people in her community be healthier. Zakia resides in Des Moines Iowa and is the founder and Executive Director of Grace Fitness. Zakiya is the founder and Executive Director of Grace Fitness. She holds a Mas...

Yumlish sits down with Lisa Golden a certified diabetes care educator. Lisa explains the role of a CDCES, the importance of regular eye exams for someone with diabetes, and the signs and symptoms of diabetic eye disease. Lisa Golden is a diabetes care and education specialist. She specializes in working with people with disabilities such as people living with vision impairments. “Diabetic eye dise...

Asian Indians have the highest risk of diabetes, higher than any other minority group. Yumilsh welcomes Dr. Rupinder Deol to help understand the underlying factors. Dr. Deol also discusses healthcare physicians' role in providing medical care based on patients' ethnicity. Dr. Rupinder Deol is an NP who specializes in Obesity and Diabetes. Her area of research interest is Asian Indians with diabete...

Megan Robinson specializes in dietary and nutritional health in athletes with diabetes. Megan will discuss the nutritional challenges athletes with type 1 diabetes endure and how to build better nutritional health. Megan will explain how diabetes affects the athletes' train. Megan Robinson a registered dietitian and nutritionist (RDN) since 1994 has worked at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphi...