Pupusas are a classic Salvadoran food, but are they healthy? As a Latina dietitian, I would say pupusas are healthy. But of course, we’ll want to think about portion sizes, fillings, and more. A lot of my clients have been scared away from eating their favorite foods like pupusas, because they heard they were too […]
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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.
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Looking for healthy plantain recipes? I’ve got you! As a Cuban-American dietitian, plantains are one of my ultimate comfort foods. At the same time, I find a lot of my clients are afraid to eat plantains because they’ve been told they’re too high in carbs. But the truth is that plantains can be a great
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Curious if corn or flour tortillas are healthier? You’ve come to the right place! As a Latina dietitian and super nerd about Mexican food, I’m more than a little obsessed with tortillas. So I’m excited to sit down and talk about all things tortillas and nutrition with you! While I’ve already spent some time taste
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As the grilling season begins, you might find yourself wondering “is carne asada healthy?” Carne asada with fresh tortillas and salsa was always one of my favorite meals as a kid. Many of my clients tell me the same thing! At the same time, my clients say they feel pressured to stop eating old favorites
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Once you learn how to make healthy nachos, you’ll never feel stuck or bored at dinner time again! I may be a dietitian, but I get just as stressed about making dinner as the next person! I can’t tell you how many times I had big plans to make a stew for dinner only to
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I came up with 9 healthy Mexican breakfast ideas, to make your mornings easier (and tastier). As a dietitian, the biggest mistake I see my clients make is skipping breakfast. They tell me they’re too busy in the mornings, or maybe just not hungry enough. But I’ve seen time and time again that starting your
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Looking for high protein Mexican food? I’ve got you! Sometimes people have a hard time believing that Mexican food can be healthy for you. They’ve been taught to fear carbs like tortillas, and aren’t aware of all the different vegetables in Mexican food. But as a Latina dietitian, it’s important to me that you know
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