by Araceli Maldonado, Dietetic Intern and sylvia Klinger, DBA, MS, RDN Beans have been a staple food in Latin America for thousands of years. Beans have many nutrients including protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium. It’s no wonder you’ll find
Did you know that people who eat beans regularly have a longer life expectancy than people who don’t eat beans regularly? In my last blog, I talked about longevity and the secrets of centenarians, which are attainable and economical. While
I used to look at centenarians and believe they must have inherited great genes! But although good health starts with good genes, it only accounts for 20% of your health makeup. The rest 80% depends on good habits and your
Gather all your ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium white onion, diced 1 to 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, ground 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground 3 bay leafs 3 garlic cloves, chopped 10
Part I Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) Part II Ingredients 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1/2
Servings: 8 servings (1 cup each) 3 cups water 1-1/2 cups quinoa, uncooked 1 (15 oz.) canned black beans, rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 roma tomatoes, diced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablesppons
When entertaining, most Hispanic families gravitate to our most indulging family recipes, but as a dietitian I try to sneak in a healthy twist whenever I can, without ruining abuelita’s secret family recipe. As a Latina mom, it is important
