“There’s lots of overlap between the Latin American and Mediterranean eating regimen,” says Krista Linares, R.D., proprietor and founding father of Diet con Sabor in Los Angeles. “That’s as a result of a lot of Latin American meals can be a mixture of Spanish, indigenous American, and North African delicacies.” Similarities embody the emphasis on recent, flavorful meals, grains, beans, herbs and spices, and recent fruits, says Perdomo. Each cuisines, provides Linares, are diabetes-friendly due to their emphasis on high-fiber meals and heart-healthy fat.
