Fighting chronic disease in Los Angeles
Over one-third of Black adults in Los Angeles County report being diagnosed with hypertension and 13.5% of Latinx adults are living with diabetes. Over 25% of all adults in LA County are nutritionally insecure. The wealth disparity and car-dependent nature of LA can make accessing both healthy food and quality healthcare difficult.
Navigating LA’s food scene
Angelenos love their food, from the latest restaurant opening to fan favorites like burritos and cheeseburgers. On the other hand, the city can feel health-obsessed with plenty of specialty diet restaurants and shops like Erewhon popping up everywhere. With so many choices, finding balance and sticking to your health goals can be difficult while still enjoying all that the city has to offer.
Finding balance in wellness culture
It’s no secret that LA can be health-obsessed to a fault. While striving for health is always a good thing, it can be problematic when it becomes obsessive. Find balance amongst this wellness culture by working with an RD to prioritize the foods and activities that you love and letting go of the must-try mentality.