Nutrition in Latino Foods

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

Wondering if Mexican food is bad for your cholesterol? Learn how a traditional Mexican diet can actually help your cholesterol.

Wondering if refried beans are healthy? You’re not alone!  Many of my clients feel confused about refried beans because they know beans are healthy, but the term “refried” makes them think that the cooking technique “cancels out” any nutrition benefits from the beans.  Questions like this are why I became a dietitian, and why I

A new California law has been proposed, and it’s all about tortillas.  The proposed bill would require California producers of corn tortillas and corn masa flour to add folic acid to their products.  This law is proposed as a way to close the gap in folic acid consumption between Hispanic women and non-Hispanic women in

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