Stuffed Plantains with Black Beans and Cheese
Sweet plantains stuffed with black beans for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Sweet plantains stuffed with black beans for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Is menudo healthy? While this Mexican soup is a classic, you may not know much about its health benefits. In Mexican culture, menudo is a popular folk remedy for everything from a cold to a hangover. If you’re wondering if there’s any truth to this tradition, this blog post is for you! We’ll go over …
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Mexican food history is fascinating! The story of Mexican food history and culture is fundamentally about colonization, agriculture, geography, and even philosophy! There are many reasons you may want to learn more about how Mexican food has changed over time. Maybe you want to learn more about your culture. Maybe you’re a history buff! Or …
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With PCOS, breakfast is often one of the biggest challenges! Most of my clients don’t have enough time in the mornings or don’t feel hungry. But eating breakfast is important for women with PCOS. Eating breakfast can help manage PCOS cravings and blood sugar. If you struggle to eat breakfast with PCOS, keep reading. We’ll …
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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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