Trying to eat healthy in the U.S. can feel overwhelming.

With fast food everywhere, confusing nutrition advice online, and busy schedules, many people struggle to know what a truly healthy diet looks like.

In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, experts from Baptist Health discuss practical ways to build healthier eating habits while living in the United States. They explain how everyday food choices affect heart health, brain health, and long-term wellness.

You’ll learn:

• What a balanced, heart-healthy diet actually looks like
 • Why the Mediterranean diet is often recommended by doctors
• How processed foods and sugar affect your health
• Simple ways to improve nutrition without completely changing your lifestyle
• Small habits that can make a big difference over time

Healthy eating doesn’t require perfection—it starts with small, sustainable changes that support long-term health.

Host: 

Johanna Gomez

Guest:

Lucette Talamas, R.D, Registered Dietician at Baptist Health