Tag Archives: food
Meatless Monday: Sweet Potato Tacos Recipe
March 25, 2013
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The go-to food in mi casa? ¡Tacos! How about replacing the meat with sweet potato for a great veggie taco on Meatless Monday? Not used to vegetable-based meals? Don’t let that stop you! Any change to a routine can feel intimidating at first. In 3 Ways Read More...
3 Ways to Make Meatless Monday Part of Your Diet
March 18, 2013
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If meat is missing from the menu at restaurants, schools, homes, even hospitals that’s because it’s Meatless Monday. Meatless Monday is an international movement that encourages not eating meat one day a week. First promoted by the U.S. government during World War I to conserve Read More...
Nutrition: 5 Easy Ways to Add More Water to Your Diet
March 12, 2013
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Did you know sugary drinks are the single largest source of calories in the American diet? What’s a good substitute for soda? ¡Water! Switching to H2O couldn’t come soon enough–a third of U.S. children and teens, and more than two-thirds of adults Read More...
Nutrition: 3 Ways to Keep the Hispanic Diet Healthy
March 7, 2013
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Many people realize that Taco Bell is not authentic. But did you know that a traditional Hispanic diet inspired by your abuela‘s cooking can help you stay healthy? ¿Cómo? Healthy staples of corn tortillas are low-fat, as are beans. Frijoles as my suegra calls them are also chock full of fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates which Read More...
Nutrition: 7 Ways to Snack Smart
February 20, 2013
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Balancing work, familia, and “you” time each day requires mucha energía. Something’s gotta give and for many of us, it’s our diet. Three balanced meals a day? Out the proverbial window. You’re in luck. Health experts now recommend five smaller meals: healthy snacks in between breakfast, Read More...
¡Fitness! Strong is the New Skinny
February 7, 2013
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What’s hot today are strong women, emotionally and physically, not stick-thin supermodel. Qué cool Natalie. I’ve never been the stick-thin supermodel type. But how can regular ol’ me achieve Arnold Schwarzenegger status? Set a goal to work out. But focus on Read More...
Nutrition: ¡Go Green for your Health!
February 6, 2013
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Um… what exactly are you drinking? I get this question every time someone sees me sipping a green smoothie from a jar. What gives this slushy drink it’s bien verde color? A few handfuls of dark green leafy vegetables which are, calorie Read More...
¡Fitness! Why Work Out When You Can Dance?
January 31, 2013
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Love to dance? Secretly want to be a Bollywood leading lady? If you answered ¡Síííí!, I just discovered the workout for you: Masala Bhangra. Why do I go to the gym for the group classes? Because working out with others to Read More...
