A good salsa ranchera recipe will take your homemade Mexican meals from good to great. In fact, as a Latina dietitian I often recommend my clients use homemade salsa as a quick and easy way to increase their vegetable intake. Not only does keeping a batch of this salsa on hand give you a quick […]
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Is salsa healthy? This is a question many Latinos may ask when learning about nutrition. Salsa is an interesting food. We treat it like a condiment like mayo or ketchup, which is why people may not necessarily think of it as a vegetable source or a health food. But the truth is salsa is an
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When you want an easy and flavorful breakfast, try this huevos ahogados recipe. Huevos ahogados is basically eggs poached in salsa. If you already have salsa made, this recipe takes 5-10 minutes. But even if you have to make the salsa from scratch it’s not too difficult. You could also try store bought salsa to
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As a Latina dietitian, I’ve seen so many of my clients struggle with how to fit meal planning and prep into their busy schedules. And for Latinas, there’s another layer of difficulty. Most of the meal prep ideas and resources out there aren’t made for our cultural foods. That’s why I started building a meal
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Love rice and beans, but can’t help wondering if it’s healthy? You’re not alone. Like many Latinos, I grew up eating rice and beans. And then when I moved out of my parents’ house and had to make my own meals, things got complicated. Rice and beans were the foundation of many vegetarian diets …
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Almost every conversation I have with my clients, they tell me they need more ideas for quick and easy Mexican meals. They know how healthy Mexican food can be, but when it comes time to make dinner after a long day … they draw a blank. And I don’t blame them! Part of the reason
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As a Mexican-American dietitian, I kind of feel like this avocado tostada with chicken is my version of a quick turkey sandwich. What I mean when I say that is it’s my go-to lunch–I don’t have to think too hard about it, it takes 5 minutes, and it meets my basic nutrition needs for lunch.
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This slow cooker shredded chicken for enchiladas is exactly what you need to make Mexican meal prep easier. Sure, I designed this recipe to be used in enchiladas. But I also use it on tostadas, in tortas, soups, salads, and more! I kept this recipe pretty basic (but don’t worry, we still add flavor) so
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