Are plantains healthy? Benefits of the Caribbean staple
Plantains can be a part of a healthy Latin diet! Learn about the health benefits of plantain and how to work them into your balanced diet.
Mexican Vegetables: Complete Guide from Avocado to Tomatillo
If you love Mexican food and want to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, this guide is for you! You’ll learn about some common Mexican veggies, along with their benefits and how to eat them.
Are Tostadas Healthy? Nutrition Content and Balanced Meals
Because tostadas are typically fried, many people wonder if tostadas are healthy. The truth may surprise you!
Tostadas can be a very healthy meal, depending on how they are served. Some things you want to consider are how your tostada is cooked and what goes on top of your tostada.
Black Beans vs. Pinto Beans: Which is Healthier?
Are black beans healthier than pinto beans? Learn about the nutrition content of pinto and black beans, and how common serving methods may affect nutrition.
Should Latinos Eat Dairy?
Learn about lactose intolerance among Latinos and learn ways to incorporate dairy and meet calcium needs in Latin American heritage foods.
Easy Recipe: Black Bean and Cheese Canoas (Sweet Plantain Boats)
Sweet plantains stuffed with black beans for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Baked Mariquitas Recipe (Healthy Plantain Chips)
A recipe for crispy, healthy baked plantain chips. These mariquitas are baked instead of fried for a lighter take on plantain chips.
What Latinas Need to Know to Start A Plant-Based Diet
For Latinas who want to start a plant-based diet (or vegan or vegetarian). Learn what it means, how to do so healthfully, and what Mexican and Latin foods are plant-based.