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In this episode, we sit down with Dezi Abeyta, a registered dietitian and nutrition expert, to explore the intersection of culture, food, and health. Dez shares his journey into nutrition, including his role at Men’s Health Magazine, and discusses the unique challenges faced by diverse communities when it comes to health literacy and nutrition. We dive into the stigmas surrounding food in varieties of POC cultures, how trauma can affect our relationships with food, and the importance of bridging cultural gaps nutrition.Follow Dez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiandez/Join me for my end of year 4-week challenge, starting Monday, October 28th! Space is limited!https://stan.store/cookiemiller/p/jumpstart-your-weight-loss💡 Want more tips on how to align your nutrition and fitness goals?Follow for fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle advice from someone who lost 100lbs and has kept it off for 10 years! 💪🏽🍎✨Ready to get serious about your goals? Here’s where to start: 👇🏾🏋🏾♀️ ONLINE WEIGHT LOSS COACHING:🌐 Website: https://cookiemiller.com/🔵 Blueprint: https://bit.ly/BookMyBluePrint📞 Discovery Call: https://cookiemiller.com/discoverycall/📚 View All Links: https://stan.store/cookiemiller💼 COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS:📧 Email: [email protected]📱 CONNECT WITH ME:💼 LinkedIn: / cookiemiller 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookiemille...👍 Facebook: / cookiemiller 🐦 Twitter: / cookiemillerfit 🎙️ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worththewei...🎥 TikTok: / cookiemillerfit 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cookiemiller🎧 LISTEN TO MY PODCAST - WORTH THE WEIGHT:🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MdgvNX...🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🟠 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/worth-t...▶️ YouTube Playlist: • Worth the Weight 🟣 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...00:00 Introduction: Why Protein is Key to Weight Loss00:55 How Protein Affects Weight Loss & Muscle Growth01:18 Hormonal Balance: How Protein Impacts Appetite & Fat Burning02:24 The Metabolic Benefits of Building Muscle04:12 Protein Sources for Weight Loss06:35 Protein Hacks You Haven’t Heard Of10:33 Easy High-Protein Recipe Ideas