This nopal smoothie with cucumber is so refreshing. You’ll turn to it over and over again when the weather is hot. Nopales (or cactus paddles) are one of my favorite vegetables to use in Mexican cooking. Not only do they have a unique flavor, but they offer so many incredible health benefits. A smoothie with […]
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If you don’t already like to eat cactus, you’re going to want to start after you hear about the fascinating health benefits of nopales. Nopales are a very healthy vegetable: they are a good source of fiber, calcium, and potassium. Nopales may also offer health benefits like lowering blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, and providing antioxidants.
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These Mexican green beans are a quick and simple vegetable side that will go with almost any Mexican main course. As a Latina dietitian, I spend a lot of time with my clients helping them brainstorm ways to add extra vegetables to their meals. For my Mexican-American clients, it’s really common for them to forget
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If you’re like me, you love to warm up in the winter with a bowl of pozole. But you may be wondering: is pozole healthy? And if so, what specific nutrition benefits does it provide? As a Registered Dietitian and proud Mexican-American, I’m very happy to share that pozole is a very healthy food, offering
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This calabacitas a la mexicana recipe is a perfect easy side dish for all of your favorite Mexican dishes. This Mexican side dish comes together in less than 20 minutes, and is an easy way to incorporate more vegetables into your meals. You’re going to want to bookmark this recipe and use it over and
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You know you love tamales, but do you know all the different types of tamales you can choose from? I’m a Latina dietitian, and most of my clients want to know whether tamales are healthy. But there’s so much variety with tamales that it’s important to discuss the different options, flavors, and cooking techniques when
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Are tamales good for you? If you’re like many of my Latino nutrition clients, you may be heading into the holiday season worried about health impacts of your favorite holiday foods. You may be surprised to learn that tamales are actually quite nutritious–providing fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Plus, depending on the filling, tamales may be
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A tour of common holiday drinks across Latin America and tips on how to enjoy them healthfully!
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