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.

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“Food is so central in Hispanic and Latino homes, right? So how do we not compromise on our favorite meals when we're focusing on our health?" NBC Miami's Sheli Muñiz asked.

“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 wo

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