Nutrition in Latino Foods

Mexico is home to up to 100 different species of edible flowers (1)!  A recent study found 92% of Mexican respondents report having eaten edible flowers before (2). At the same time, most of these respondents reported they ate flowers “rarely.”  The frequency may be higher for floral teas like chamomile, lavender, or hibiscus, however.  […]

They may be crunchy and totally addictive, but are tortilla chips healthy? The answer may surprise you! As a Latina dietitian and super fan of all things tortilla-related, I’ve written a lot on the nutrition of corn and corn tortillas.  One of the follow ups I usually hear in these conversations is someone saying something

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

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.

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