COVID-19, Eating Habits, and Food Assistance

Shena Jaramillo speaks to us about her work to reduce health disparities and eating disorders, the impact of stockpiling on food assistance programs. And lastly, we talk about anxiety and the impact on eating habits as stay at home orders get lifted.

Shena is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in eating disorders and plant-based nutrition. She focuses on helping patients make behavior changes to facilitate progress towards health and wellness goals. She has 3 Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology, Anthropology and Nutrition and Dietetics. She has a Master’s degree in Sports Nutrition and Human Performance.

“So, when we hoard foods, I mean, first and foremost, it takes food off the shelves. So, if an individual is going to the grocery, and especially if they’re immunocompromised, now they’re not able to access foods that they would normally have. Milk has been one that’s been out a lot, dairy, cheese, dried goods, all these items where an individual might be able to stock up a little bit extra if they’re immunocompromised now they’re no longer able to acquire those foods.”

In this episode you will learn:

Shena Jaramillo’s story of her journey to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.

Shena’s work to reduce health disparities and eating disorders.

Basic food staples to stock up on during COVID-19 and mindful shopping.

Hoarding mentality and the negative impact of stockpiling on food assistance or SNAP programs.

Food shortages in WIC families.

The relation between anxiety and poor eating habits.

The impact of eating habits on diabetes patients during COVID-19.

Key notes:

[1:50] Shena Jaramillo speaks about her journey to becoming a certified dietitian nutritionist.

[3:35] Food staples to keep on your grocery list during COVID-19.

[4:35] The impact of COVID-19 measures on food assistance programs.

[6:20] Hoarding mentality, stockpiling, and food waste.

[7:30] Food shortages effect on WIC or SNAP recipients.

[9:43] Tips for mindful food shopping.

[11:23] The correlation between anxiety and eating habits when stay at home orders are lifted

[15:30] The correlation between food shortage and stress levels

[18:10] Nutrition requirements for people with diabetes

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Resources Mentioned:

Blog on Nutrition https://peaceandnutrition.com/peace-nutrition-blog

Consultations https://peaceandnutrition.com/schedule-appointment/

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