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Kezia Frayjo
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266 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
Tel: 617-421-5500
Fax: 617-421-5511
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Founded in 2005 by Oldways, the Latino Nutrition Coalition (LNC) is an multi-faceted alliance of industry, scientists, chefs, policy makers, and other leaders who are united in their goal to address and transform the current dietary trends in Latinos in the United States, thereby reducing the correlating deleterious health effects among this population. The LNC utilizes the support, expertise, and passion of its members to develop education and community outreach programs, to heighten public awareness of the need for Latino-focused public health, and establish culturally relevant nutrition tools, such as the supermarket shopping guide, Camino Mágico.
New membership for RDs and Nutritionists
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Our new membership opportunity is open to all RDs and nutritionists who have an interest in the culture, cuisine, education, and care of the Latino community. 1) Referrals 2) Recommendations to individuals and corporations looking for Latino-focused RDs and nutritionists 3) Networking 4) Opportunities for participation in LNC across the US 5) Find other RDs who share your interests 6) Great way to build connections with the food manufacturing industry, and make a difference 7) Free educational materials, including, 500 copies of Camino Mágico, our bilingual supermarket shopping guide, per year, and 1 Latin American Diet Pyramid poster per year Annual membership costs $35 a year. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Kezia Frayjo at kfrayjo@oldwayspt.org or visit our online store to order. |
Camino Magico distribution reaches 1 million!
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The LNC reached the goal of distributing 1 million Camino Mágico guides this month. Supermarkets have been a key in helping us get Camino Mágico into the hands of shoppers. The following supermarket chains are currently distributing Camino Mágico: Fiesta (TX), Jewel-Osco (IL), Shaw's (New England), Publix (FL), Carnival (TX), Food Bazaar (NY & NJ), Albertson's (CA & NV) and Food4Less (CA). For a full list of specific stores, click here. |
For a list of supermarkets where you can pick up your FREE copy of the guide, please click here.
Sign up for our monthly updates to learn about the activities of the Latino Nutrition Coalition, including when our organization might be coming to your town! Spread the word about Camino Magico. With the help of churches, doctors, RD's, community centers, health centers, and other organizations, we are distributing our pamphlet to the Latino community. If you are in a profession that could utilize this educational tool, please email Kezia Frayjo or call 617-896-4870 for more information. To order just a few copies of the guide for personal use, you can purchase them through the Oldways store (3 for $1, to cover shipping and handling). Learn more about the Camino Magico guide; download a PDF of the guide. Start cooking up some great Latin inspired dishes. |
Why this Coalition is essential
The traditional Latin-American diet offers an incredible array of delicious, healthy foods. Yet Hispanic Americans suffer disproportionately from many food-related health problems, including obesity and diabetes.
Oldways Preservation Trust (www.oldwayspt.org) has now banded together with industry leaders to form the Latino Nutrition Coalition, a new organization dedicated to encouraging Latinos to recapture – or keep – their good health through traditional foods and lifestyles.
What we are doing
The Latino Nutrition Coalition will focus on practical programs that Latinos can relate to, and that will have an impact. Working with business leaders, culinary experts and scientists, we are creating national, regional and local programs. Our first initiative is centered around Camino Magico, our groundbreaking supermarket guide. We are raising awareness of the Camino Magico through:
- In-store grocery programs
- Health clinic programs
- In-school programs
- Restaurant programs
- Target-city programs in 5-6 cities
- Community fiestas and festivals
How you can get involved
We welcome all interested companies to join this timely initiative. Click here to learn more.