Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than tripled as the US population has aged and become more overweight?
Start building healthy habits with la familia According the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),[1] nearly one-third of Latino American adults (32%) are obese, and over one-third (38%) of Latino American men and women are overweight. This group
After hibernating all winter, you can only imagine how much I look forward to celebrating the wonders of summer this 4th of July. However, if you are planning to celebrate with your Latino relatives or friends, keep in mind their
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
Not long ago, I hardly knew about chia seeds or quinoa. I had never eaten chia seeds until a couple of years ago. And quinoa was not the grocery store staple it is today. How much do we actually know
For many people, a first step in the fight to lose weight is to replace added sugars in beverages and foods with low calorie sweeteners. But among Hispanics in the United States, who face a growing problem with overweight and
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger According to The United States Census Bureau the modern diet of Hispanics in the United States is influenced by the traditional eating patterns of their home countries, as well as by the dietary practices of the adopted
I recently got this inexpensive air popcorn popper, which is not only saving me money, but a bundle of calories too! Also, I love creating my own flavors without all the added fat. Here are a few of my favorites:
How many times have we heard the famous words, “What’s for dinner, mom?” When I became a new mom, I had dreams of serving the most delicious (and by the way nutritious) meals for my family…then reality hit! I really
Not a day goes by without a mom asking me how to get a picky eater to start eating healthy foods. Without a doubt, picky eaters are of great concern to moms, but easing their worries is no easy task.
Glorious Guava Guava, also known as Psidium guajava, is a delectable fruit which is cultivated in many tropical and subtropical countries. It grows native in Mexico, the Caribbean, and both North and South America. Vitamins, Minerals, & More The entire
