32: Lorena Drago MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES - CULTURAL FOODWAYS

The podcast episode features a conversation between Kristen Hicks-Roof and Lorena Drago, focusing on the intersection of food, culture, and nutrition. Lorena shares her journey to becoming a nutrition professional and a business owner, emphasizing the importance of cultural relevance, continuous learning, and the impact of science in nutrition. She also provides insights into the future of nutrition, highlighting the role of technology, precision nutrition, and health literacy.TakeawaysCultural RelevanceContinuous LearningChapters00:00 Introduction to Nutrition Connection06:01 Food, Culture, and Connection18:38 Passive Income and Nutrition Education25:42 The Impact of Science and Nuance33:54 Advice for Aspiring Nutrition Professionals41:27 The Future of NutritionConnect with Lorena:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenadrago/FB: https://www.facebook.com/Diabetesandnutritioneducation/IG: https://www.instagram.com/lorenadragomsrd/?hl=enWebsite: https://lorenadrago.com/Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-RoofLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/ Check out the Nutrition Connection websitehttps://www.nutritionconnection.us/