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Krista Linares, MPH, RDN

Krista Linares, MPH, RDN is a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in serving the nutrition needs of the Latino community especially when it comes to education about Type 2 Diabetes management and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Through her private practice, Nutrition con Sabor, she strives to see Latino health professionals better represented in the nutrition and wellness world, promote health equity and share culturally relevant and accessible nutrition advice for her Latino clients. Krista holds a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Krista has contributed her expertise to national media outlets such as Prevention.com, Well+Good, and Everyday Health.
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Eat, Eating Well

4 Reasons Why You Should Be Eating Cactus, According to a Dietitian

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