In the latest episode of Food Culture Curious we sit down with Samina Qureshi, RDN, LD, founder of Wholesome Start, LLC. We discuss the importance of embracing cultural foods in nutritional recommendations and how this can reduce feelings of shame and guilt associated with traditional cuisine. Samina shares insights into Pakistani food culture, including common dishes, ingredients, and special foods for health and festive occasions. She also delves into the challenges of managing IBS with a low FODMAP diet while incorporating cultural foods. Listen now! 00:00 Introduction to Food Culture Curious 01:02 Meet Samina Qureshi: A Journey in Dietetics 02:04 Exploring Pakistani Food Culture 09:21 Cultural Holidays: Ramadan 13:32 Health Promoting Traditional Foods 22:50 Understanding the Low FODMAP Diet 28:16 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Like what you hear? Take a screen shot of this episode and share on social! You can find us on Instagram/Tiktok: @foodculturecurious. You can also support by buying us a cafecito at buymeacoffee.com/foodculturecurious or by following and rating our podcast. Every click helps! Want more community? Join our Facebook Group: Food Culture Curious Dietitians