- According to the WHO, there are currently at least 1.9 billion overweight adults, of whom 650 million are obese.
- The nutritionist originally from Baja California is one of the few health professionals who have been invited to give a TED Talk.
- In addition to his work within the office, he also offers advice on Instagram, TikTok, Spotify and YouTube on how to maintain a healthy life.
Social networks have become the medium most used by millions of people around the world. Although for many it is only an entertainment vehicle, there are also some people who use them with other utilities. A clear example can be seen with the nutritionist Stephany Aveleyra Vizcarra because she uses them to educate and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Exercise and diet, the ideal combination
Although the body is the most valuable thing that each individual has, the vast majority do not respect it or pay adequate attention to it. Aspects as simple and straightforward as Maintaining a balanced diet and frequent aerobic exercise are enough to prevent multiple diseases and conditions.
As a result of the above, obesity is already considered a pandemic due to its global impact. In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) has tripled since 1975. With this in mind, Today at least 1.9 billion adults are overweight, of whom 650 million are obese.
The problem is quite serious and the outlook for the future does not look optimistic. For their part, some experts such as Stephany Aveleyra Vizcarra They are not limited to their work within the office but take it to digital media. In this way they can instantly reach millions of people around the world.
In his case, he studied a degree in Nutrition at the Xochicalco University in Tijuana. He also worked at a hospital in the area of bariatric surgery and for five years he has been dedicated to caring for patients both in other clinics and in his own office.
The transformation of nutrition with technology
In interview for saludarythe specialist shares how her experience has been from the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic. During the first months it was complicated due to the fear of the patients to go to the consultation. Although soon after technology was one of the allies to continue with the services but now online.
“The change was gradual because at first I only gave a few remote consultations. Instead, with the passing of the months it became a comfortable alternative both for me and for the patients. Currently I can say that half of my consultations are online and the other 50% are face-to-face”.
But although it is not the same to have people in front of or through a screen, for the nutritionist the service must always maintain the same quality. The duration is the same regardless of the format although there is only one difference. It is about the use of bioimpedancewhich is a machine that he has in his office to measure the percentage of fat, water and muscle of each patient. On the other hand, when the service is online, each person must measure and weigh themselves in their own home.
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With respect to the changes that he has observed in his patients in recent years, there are several modifications. Some gained weight due to a sedentary lifestyle but others took advantage of their time at home to exercise. Although she acknowledges that there is a mental health problem that has shown a severe increase and that is anxiety.
“I can say that around 80% of my patients developed anxiety and in the end that also affects their eating habits and their quality of life. Due to worry they usually eat more or cannot sleep and in other cases it leads to depression and other types of mental disorders.
About obesity within the country, Aveleyra Vizcarra iIt indicates that it is a serious problem that even begins with the education of children. For many families it is “normal” to reward an infant with candy when they do something right. It seems something minimal but in reality it is a reflection of the guilt that society has.
On the other hand, the nutrition expert has taken her work beyond her office. With the help of social networks, her impact is now even greater. On Instagram alone, he has more than 115,000 followers and on TikTok he has more than 256,000. In both cases, he maintains a balance between posts about his daily life and others in which he offers advice for eating and living better.
In addition to the above, he is also in charge of the podcast Nutrition and Motivation. One of its objectives is to address the relationship that feelings and the emotional part have with eating habits. It also seeks to offer small conversations that help others to change their lifestyle.
From her training and experience, the nutritionist made history in 2021 because she was chosen to give a TED Talk. This is an achievement that very few health professionals have achieved.
What is a TED Talk?
For starters is short for Technology, Entertainment and Design and it all started in 1984 when Richard Saul Wurman founded a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading ideas and motivating others.
It is currently a project known for its annual congress (TED Conference) and its talks (TED Talks) that cover a wide spectrum of topics including science, art and design, politics, education, culture, business, global affairs, technology, development and entertainment.
Added to everything mentioned, this 2023 began with even more work for Stephany. The reason is because after many preparations she finally decided Open your Youtube channel. One of the goals is to complement your podcast. Now the idea is more ambitious because it involves more editing and he plans to do new activities such as conducting interviews.
For all of the above, she has become one of the most versatile nutritionists in our country. She is one of the specialists who has best known how to exploit the benefits of technology. although regardless of her format, her objective is always the same: to promote a healthy lifestyle and achieve real changes in other people.
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