My Why - MudPhuD Mama

Why is Talking About Metabolism Important?

Metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity, are on the rise, particularly among people of color and other minority communities. My mission is to clarify how metabolic diseases develop and to share evidence-based strategies for preventing, managing, and even reversing these conditions.

Metabolic diseases—like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and fatty liver disease—are more common than ever, thanks largely to our modern lifestyles. Unlike our ancestors, who relied on whole foods and regular physical activity, we’re now surrounded by processed foods, high-stress environments, and jobs that keep us sitting all day. This shift disrupts our natural balance, making our cells less responsive to insulin, promoting fat storage, and sparking inflammation. Genetics is important but it doesn’t mean that we have to develop diabetes just because everyone else around us is. It’s also not just about willpower, it’s not our fault that this is happening. It’s about how our bodies are responding to all of these environmental changes. Understanding the “why” behind metabolic disease helps us make small, science-backed adjustments that can restore that balance, even in today’s world.

In my blog, I’ll help you explore the relationship between inflammatory foods and their effects on your metabolic and nervous systems. We’ll also share nutritious recipes and cover essential hormone-related topics that impact your daily life.

Being a Mama

My mother was right when she said my son was “born to be our teacher.”

As the mother of a child with a sensitive nervous system, I’ve learned firsthand that food isn’t just fuel—it’s a powerful factor in shaping neurobiology and behavior. What we feed our children deeply impacts their well-being, especially for those with heightened sensitivities. When kids with sensitive nervous systems consume foods laden with additives, pesticides, artificial colors, and refined sugars, it not only disrupts their metabolism but also triggers gut-brain responses that can significantly affect their daily functioning.

In this space, I’ll share what has helped our family on this journey, respecting my child’s autonomy and right to privacy as I do so.

Proud of My Heritage

As a Latina, I am part of an underrepresented minority (URM) in the medical and scientific community. Being “one of the few” URMs in the room has been a trying journey but also deeply rewarding. I have a unique perspective on food, culture, and Western medicine.

Culturally, I understand how important food is in our lives. However, our diet is changing and becoming less nourishing than the foods our ancestors ate. Eating poor quality foods such as packaged snacks, fast foods, chips, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and refined sugars is becoming more prevalent in our communities. Unfortunately, consuming these foods regularly is slowly poisoning us. As a result, Latinx, Native American, African American, and Asian communities have the highest rates of metabolic diseases. This is especially harmful for our children.

I’m here to tell you that with mindful choices, you can prevent chronic metabolic diseases like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. And the best part is, you do not have to sacrifice your cultural heritage to eat and stay healthy. Our ancestors and grandparents thrived on organic, pesticide-free, non-processed natural foods. They lived in a world where physical labor was part of daily life, which kept them strong and metabolically healthy. Because we lead more sedentary lives today and are surrounded by foods that have been stripped of their nutritional value we are becoming sicker.

By truly understanding the importance of food quality, you can start making choices that lead to a healthier body. Learn how by joining our community and using this website as a trusted source of metabolic and endocrine health information.

Si se puede!