Episode #85: Obesity and Weight Loss Awareness with Dr. Marissa Toussaint

In the United States, over 42% of people struggle with obesity and the majority are African-Americans. But with proper knowledge of the chronic disease, any individual–health practitioner or not–can advocate for nutrition and health! In this episode, Dr. Marissa Toussaint, the founder of Anise Medical PLLC, shares how you can have a deeper understanding of obesity, the stigmas surrounding the chronic disease, and the processes of evidence-based treatments to fight obesity. She also discusses reducing health and food disparities in your local community to spread obesity awareness. Tune in now to learn more about obesity and health disparities with Dr. Marissa today Highlights Dr. Marissa’s journey to obesity medicine and awareness Understanding obesity as a chronic disease Is your environment prone to obesity?  Why scarcity in health and nutrition prevents a healthy lifestyle Evidence-based approaches to treating obesity  What is health disparity?  Stigmas surrounding obesity and weight loss The lack of obesity awareness among health providers   Reaching out to your community to reduce obesity    Connect with Dr. Toussaint:  Anise Medical Website | www.anisemedical.com Anise Medical Blog | www.anisemedical.com/blog Anise Medical Facebook | Anise Medical PLLC Anise Medical | @anisemedical Book a consultation about primary care and weight loss with Dr. Toussaint today!  Harvard Implicit Bias | implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html   About Marissa Toussaint  Marissa Toussaint MD, MPH, FAAFP, is certified in Culinary Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She has over 15 years of clinical experience as a physician and a champion for women’s health and lifestyle medicine.  Dr. Toussaint is committed to the improvement of health outcomes and the elimination of health disparities, especially in underrepresented communities. She helps patients lose weight and improve chronic obesity-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension. She teaches patients to embrace their culture while achieving their personal health goals.  Dr. Toussaint is the owner of the practice, Anise Medical PLLC, and is based in Brooklyn, NY.   Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click