If you’re Latino, chances are you know a “quick” family meal lasts 2 hours minimum (and that’s before the 30 minute “Latino goodbye”). If this sounds familiar, you may just be familiar with the sobremesa. What is a sobremesa? It’s the practice of sitting and talking around the table after the meal has finished. While […]
What is a sobremesa? How this Latino tradition boosts well being. Read More »
We often plan our meals with good intentions—tostones with fricase de pollo, a full fridge after Sunday shopping—but life has a way of rerouting dinner plans. A surprise night out, your partner ordering pizza, or the heat ripening your plátanos faster than expected can derail the meal. But if you grew up with a mami
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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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Before I learned more about Mexico’s food history, veganism and Mexican food were opposites to me. At least in my household, the two were incompatible. My dad works at a steakhouse, and there was always animal protein on the table. I also spent many weekends at rodeos, carne asadas, and horseback riding – all of
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Quick social media tip: if you want to cause a ✨controversy✨, try calling salsa a vegetable. I discovered this by mistake way back when I first started posting on social media about Latin food and nutrition. You see, I’ve spent years helping my Mexican-American clients see that they do have tons of fresh veggies in
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Make balanced plates out of breakfast classics from across Latin America including Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.
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You know you love tamales, but do you know all the different types of tamales you can choose from? I’m a Latina dietitian, and most of my clients want to know whether tamales are healthy. But there’s so much variety with tamales that it’s important to discuss the different options, flavors, and cooking techniques when
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A tour of common holiday drinks across Latin America and tips on how to enjoy them healthfully!
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