As a dietitian and proud Latina, I recommend enchiladas as a healthy meal option all the time! So many of my Latina clients are scared to enjoy their favorite Latino foods because they’ve heard that they’re unhealthy. But the truth is that Mexican food is full of healthy options (and all Latin American food, for […]
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If you’re wondering if mole is healthy, it may be because you’re not used to hearing about the health benefits of traditional Mexican foods. As a Latina dietitian, I’ve spent years talking to Latinos about food and nutrition. Time and time again, I hear them say they’ve been told to avoid traditional Latino foods. But
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Ever wonder if Mexican rice is healthy? Most people think it’s unhealthy, but the truth is more complicated than that! I’m a Latina dietitian and I’ve dedicated my career to showing how healthy our cultural foods can be! It’s a common misconception that Mexican food is unhealthy, but our food traditions have been nourishing us
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Ever wonder if tacos are actually healthy? After all, memes about liking tacos too much to follow a diet are everywhere. But as a dietitian who has made it my mission to celebrate Latino cultural foods, these jokes frustrate me. They’re a sign of the fact that we treat tacos and other Mexican foods as
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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.
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When you think of fermented foods, do you think of Mexican fermented foods? Chances are, probably not! While fermented foods have gained attention in nutrition spaces, most of the attention has gone to yogurt and kombucha. While Mexican fermented foods like tepache have flown under the radar. As a Latina dietitian, I’ve made it my
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Is salsa healthy? This is a question many Latinos may ask when learning about nutrition. Salsa is an interesting food. We treat it like a condiment like mayo or ketchup, which is why people may not necessarily think of it as a vegetable source or a health food. But the truth is salsa is an
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Love rice and beans, but can’t help wondering if it’s healthy? You’re not alone. Like many Latinos, I grew up eating rice and beans. And then when I moved out of my parents’ house and had to make my own meals, things got complicated. Rice and beans were the foundation of many vegetarian diets …
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