Hispanic Heritage Month is all about "cultura" and "comida" or culture and food, and diabetes and heart disease are prevalent in Hispanic communities, but lifestyle changes can make a difference.

A stroll down the grocery aisle as a Latina is more than a shopping trip. It’s about culture, tradition, and heritage.

“A lot of people think that Hispanic food isn't healthy, that it's very starch-heavy, and it just doesn't have nutrition. And that's not the case at all,” said Gisela Bouvier, a registered dietitian.

Bouvier, a Latina who regularly works with Hispanic clients, said you don’t have to sacrifice "el sabor" when focusing on your health.

“What cereal is to some families, who have that Cuban bread, delicious right in the morning, is a staple for Hispanic families. Are there healthie

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