In this episode, Jess and Zariel dig into the complex relationship between body image, food, and cultural identity. They explore how cultural foods can be perceived as dangerous due to societal pressures and personal experiences and how reclaiming these foods can foster a healthier relationship with both food and body image.

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Meet Our Guest, Zariel

Zariel Grullón is a passionate first-generation Dominican American dietitian who blends her love for culinary heritage with accessible wellness. Growing up as the family's gordita, she understands cultural body image struggles and helps the Latine community embrace their bodies and confidently reclaim their cultural foods.

Through her weight-neutral, Spanglish-infused approach at Love Your Chichos, Zariel guides individuals to heal from dieting and find joy in their health journey. With experience ranging from the farm to outpatient care, she empowers her clients to tackle health while honoring their culture and independence.

Zariel holds a BS in Biology from Ramapo College of New Jersey and a BS in Nutrition from Montclair State University and completed her DI at the CUNY School of Public Health.

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