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Angelina Jolie Inspired Meatless Monday: 7 Cancer Fighting Foods
May 20, 2013
Angelina Jolie‘s decision to undergo a double mastectomy to decrease her risk of breast cancer sends an important message to Latinas: we can make choices to reduce our own risk of cancer. I know this very well. Breast cancer runs and has affected to various degrees people Read More...
Meatless Monday: Spinach and Mushroom Crêpes
May 13, 2013
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When you cook healthy food, you eat healthy food. I invest in my students’ health by teaching them to make nutritious and sabroso meals. ¿What’s on the menu in my classroom? Crêpes! (Mais oui!–But of course! What self-respecting French teacher–oh là là, you may Read More...
Meatless Monday: Fresh Vegetable and Hummus Sandwich Recipe
April 29, 2013
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With a few meatless Monday recipes under your belt, it’s easy to skip the carne at home with a full pantry close by. But how about when you raced out the door and are standing in line at the cafetería? Go back to your Read More...
Meatless Monday: Spring Garden Pasta Recipe
April 14, 2013
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One of the first things I learned to cook, pasta is still the foundation of my favorite meals and the inspiration behind today’s Meatless Monday recipe: a Spring Garden Pasta that is so flavorful, you’ll forget that it’s chock full of nutrition. Pasta is packed Read More...
Meatless Monday: Massaged Kale Salad Recipe
April 8, 2013
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When I tell people that I’m a vegetarian, they often ask if I eat only salads. Actually, I don’t eat enough ensaladas which is why I am always on the lookout for filling, delicious, and nutritious salad recipes. This week, I Read More...
Meatless Monday: Mushroom Asparagus Risotto Recipe
April 1, 2013
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It’s easy to dismiss rice as a side dish. This Meatless Monday, make it the main course. What arroz can fill my plate and tummy? Try mushroom and asparagus risotto. Risotto is and can feature any of your favorite vegetables. The trick to a delicioso risotto is a thick consistency which 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...
