Tag Archives: Latina
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...
UPDATE: Published in Latina Magazine! Meet New Congressman Joaquín Castro
March 15, 2013
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Capital Hill, Washington, DC I put in the interview request for Texas Democratic Congressman Joaquín Castro soon after he was elected in November–before he had office space and when his bare bones staff was still communicating on Gmail. I keep checking. Read More...
Fitness: Defend yourself with Krav Maga
March 14, 2013
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One in three women will be a victim of violence in her lifetime, according to the United Nations. Do you have the skills to protect yourself? Krav Maga will give you a workout and prepare you to fight back. Krav Maga is Read More...
UPDATE: Published in the Huffington Post! Citizenship: Blessing or Birthright?
March 13, 2013
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In Washington it’s hard to see the comprehensive immigration reform forest when critics and supporters alike are laser-focused on the proverbial tree. But then you speak with, let’s call him “Real Person,” like I did when I was at the 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...
SLIDESHOW: Faces of the Great Immigration Debate
March 11, 2013
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Miami‘s annual Calle Ocho Music Festival, held in the Little Havana barrioevery March, inspired us to spotlight the contributions of popular musicians born outside of the United States. Whether mixing musical genres, adding a fresh interpretation to a classic, or singing in different languages, Read More...
The Wise Latina Club’s Viviana Hurtado Wins New Americano Award at SXSW
March 8, 2013
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When I started The Wise Latina Club more than two years ago, I never thought a blog primarily for Hispanic women to learn about politics and how to get involved in their communities would grow into a nationally recognized website, expanding Read More...
Fitness: Archery Targets your Health
March 8, 2013
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Could you benefit from more focus and strength in your life? I’ve got a workout for you: archery. ¿Qué son esas Robin Hoodeadas? Archery is often overlooked as a recreational sport. Yet strength is key. Getting stronger is one of the reasons I agreed when Read More...
