A cold banana licuado with cinnamon is the perfect way to start your day. It’s fast, delicious, and has the right nutrients to keep you energized the whole morning! I came up with this Mexican banana smoothie recipe while helping my clients brainstorm easy high protein breakfasts. Keep reading for the recipe, as well as […]
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Curious about what traditional Day of the Dead food to prepare for your altar or celebration? There are many different ways to celebrate Day of the Dead (aka Día de los muertos). But food is a central part of most día de los muertos festivities. If you’re planning a Day of the Dead celebration and
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Cuban breakfast foods can range from sweet to savory, and can be as simple as toast with coffee! As a dietitian, I know how important breakfast is to start your day! My clients who eat breakfast have better energy throughout the day, and fewer cravings later in the day. And as a proud Cuban-American, I
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¿Alguna vez has mirado el menú de un restaurante y te has preguntado “qué es loroco”? Quizá sólo sepas que es un ingrediente común en las pupusas. O puede que nunca hayas escuchado hablar del loroco. De todas maneras, hay una ausencia palpable de datos sobre su contenido nutricional en Estados Unidos. ¡Pero los latinos
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Is birria healthy? Like many foods, the answer isn’t black and white. There are nutrition benefits to birria, but there are also things to be aware of. As a Latina dietitian, I get a lot of questions about how to eat healthy while enjoying Latin American cultural foods. The truth is Latin American food is
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Mexican herbs and spices add their signature flavor to Mexican food. But did you know they can also provide some incredible health benefits? Yes, cooking with herbs can help promote healthy gut bacteria, or even protect against oxidative stress (1,2). Keep reading for a full breakdown of all the traditional Mexican spices and herbs and
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Corn Tortillas: For the average person, corn tortillas provide the most nutritional value and authentic flavor. Corn tortillas are a good source of fiber, resistant starch, zinc, and vitamin B3.
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Ever find yourself wondering “Is corn good for PCOS?” It’s a fair question, given all the conflicting information about PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) nutrition out there! Fortunately, the answer is yes, corn can be a very healthy food for PCOS. To understand why, it’s helpful to know what makes a meal PCOS-friendly. You’ll also want
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