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With Latinos facing higher rates of diabetes (1), traditional Latin American foods and drinks are under intense scrutiny. It’s very easy as a dietitian to immediately try to find every source of added sugar in a diet and make that your target. And Mexican food does have a rich tradition of sweetened beverages. Mexican-Americans are
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You may think of agua fresca as just a sweet treat, but each individual flavor of agua fresca can offer some unique health benefits! As a dietitian and proud Latina, I love how aguas frescas are refreshing while helping you get some extra antioxidants, fiber, and minerals in, depending on the flavor. Whether you prefer
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If you’re craving a refreshing horchata, but feeling unsure about the sugar content, this article is for you. As a 1st gen Mexican American, I know how nostalgic a nice, cool glass of horchata can be. And as a dietitian, I hear all the time that my clients love it, but they worry it’s “too
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When it comes to diabetes and Mexican food, there’s so much confusion out there. I’m a Latina dietitian, and I speak to clients every day who tell me that Mexican food is one of their biggest challenges with managing diabetes. And I get it. But I also think the real issue isn’t Mexican food itself,
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Curious which color tortilla you should choose for the most health benefits? When it comes to corn tortillas, you may think it’s as simple as white corn vs yellow corn tortillas, or blue corn vs yellow corn. But the truth is more complicated than that! While there isn’t one color of tortilla that’s healthier than
If you love to eat Mexican food and are also conscious of your nutrition, you may have found yourself asking “are fajitas healthy?” As a Latina dietitian, this is a question I hear all the time! A lot of my Latina clients have been taught that our cultural foods are unhealthy, but the reality is
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Do you ever find yourself wondering if queso fresco is healthy? You’re not alone! Queso fresco is a very important type of cheese in Mexican food, but many people may feel that it’s not healthy. Maybe they’ve heard that they should limit their dairy intake or that cheese is too high and saturated fat. The
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