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 […]

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

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

Wondering where to find low sodium Mexican food? It may be easier than you think! One of my biggest pet peeves as a dietitian is when other dietitians tell people they don’t need salt at all and to just use other seasonings to completely replace it. Yes, it’s true that using herbs and spices can

I created this guide to Puerto Rican vegetables because I want you to have a quick reference you can come back to whenever you need some ideas of what vegetables you can include with your favorite Puerto Rican meals. I’m a Latina dietitian and I spend day in and day out talking to Latinos about

Looking for the best canned refried beans? I’ve got you!  As a dietitian and proud Latina, I’m all about healthy, convenient Mexican food! And from what I hear from my clients, this is important to you too! While I’ll always love homemade beans best, having a convenient canned option sometimes makes all the difference when