February 2025 Issue Cultural Foodways: The Traditional Flavors of Mexico By Dana Peters, MS, RD Today’s Dietitian Vol. 27 No. 2 P. 8 Discover the Country’s Staple Seasonings Mexican cuisine features flavors as bright and crisp as the sun-filled land from which it hails. With an estimated 37.2 million people of Mexican descent living in […]
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February 3, 2025 Did you know February is National Canned Food Month? So honored to be partnering with California Cling Peaches to be celebrating canned foods this month! As a very busy Latina Registered Dietitian, I love using foods that bring sazón, nutrition, & convenience to our meals. Canned fruits and vegetables are great staples
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Written by Crystal Orozco, Latina Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Adopting a healthy lifestyle can seem so confusing with an excessive amount of conflicting information available. As a credential nutrition expert, here are my top 3 health tips you can focus on. Start slow, don’t overwhelm yourself with changing all your habits at once. However, focusing on
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/ Blog, diabetes, food, health tips, healthy, Healthy Tips, snacks / By Crystal Orozco Written by: Crystal Orozco, Latina Registered Dietitian Here are some options that combine traditional Latin flavors with balanced nutrition: 1. Guacamole Why? Avocados are rich in healthy fats and fiber, which help stabilize blood sugar levels. Guacamole is traditionally made with jalapeño, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, & salt. Tip: Although avocados
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Written by: Crystal Orozco, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Hola mi gente! I am always getting asked about healthy, yet delicious snacks. So here’s my answer! In 2024, healthy snacking trends are focusing on vibrant flavors, whole, real ingredients, and innovative products that cater to a variety of dietary preferences. Here are my top five favorite healthy
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Are chapulines (grasshoppers) the new protein!? In Oaxaca you will see grasshoppers, worms, scorpions, and insects dried and covered in sal, limon, y chile in all the mercados. This is a popular snack for the locals and a curious attraction for the tourists! I too, indulged in some chapulines. They tasted not too shabby! I