Are tamales good for you? If you’re like many of my Latino nutrition clients, you may be heading into the holiday season worried about health impacts of your favorite holiday foods. You may be surprised to learn that tamales are actually quite nutritious–providing fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Plus, depending on the filling, tamales may be […]
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What is sofrito, and why do I talk about it so much as a Latina dietitian? Sofrito is a vegetable base added to a lot of Latin American (particularly Caribbean) and Mediterranean cooking. It gives Caribbean food its signature flavor, and also adds a lot of interesting nutrition benefits to the dish! In today’s blog
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Is menudo healthy? While this Mexican soup is a classic, you may not know much about its health benefits. In Mexican culture, menudo is a popular folk remedy for everything from a cold to a hangover. If you’re wondering if there’s any truth to this tradition, this blog post is for you! We’ll go over
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Is birria healthy? Like many foods, the answer isn’t black and white. There are nutrition benefits to birria, but there are also things to be aware of. As a Latina dietitian, I get a lot of questions about how to eat healthy while enjoying Latin American cultural foods. The truth is Latin American food is
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Mexican herbs and spices add their signature flavor to Mexican food. But did you know they can also provide some incredible health benefits? Yes, cooking with herbs can help promote healthy gut bacteria, or even protect against oxidative stress (1,2). Keep reading for a full breakdown of all the traditional Mexican spices and herbs and
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Corn Tortillas: For the average person, corn tortillas provide the most nutritional value and authentic flavor. Corn tortillas are a good source of fiber, resistant starch, zinc, and vitamin B3.
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Mexican food is full of so many delicious fruits! If you’re curious about what types of fruits you will find in Mexican food, and their health benefits, keep reading! We’ll go through 21 fruits you’ll find in Mexican food. For each fruit, you’ll learn a bit about its nutrition benefits and how it’s used in
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Mexican cuisine has so many healthy foods to offer, including healthy Mexican snacks. As a dietitian, one of the most popular requests from my clients is more snack ideas. They want something quick to help them stay energized between meals. And most importantly, it has to be delicious! So I’ve come up with a few
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