In this episode of Food Culture Curious we talk to Jing Xie, an online kidney dietitian originally from China. Jing specializes in helping individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) through culturally inclusive nutrition and personalized, sustainable lifestyle changes. Jing shares insights into Cantonese food culture, how she tailors her dietary recommendations for patients of various cultural backgrounds, and the importance of understanding individual food preferences in medical nutrition therapy. She also covers common misconceptions about the Chinese diet in CKD management and important take-aways for a more culturally inclusive approach. Listen now!00:00 Introduction 02:01 Cantonese Cuisine and Popular Dishes05:14 Holiday Foods and Regional Differences06:49 Nostalgic Foods and Cultural Transitions08:44 Health-Related Foods and Wisdoms13:37 Jing's Approach to CKD Nutrition21:45 Final Thoughts Food Culture Curious podcast is available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Amazon music and YouTube!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 private Facebook Group: Food Culture Curious Dietitians