The Power of Beans
by Araceli Maldonado, Dietetic Intern, and Sylvia Klinger, DBA, MS, RDN Beans have been a staple food in Latin America for thousands of years. Beans have many nutrients including protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium. It’s no wonder you’ll find beans incorporated into many dishes such as Frijoles Charros in Mexico, Moros y Cristianos in […]
4 tips that will help keep your heart healthy
My heart breaks every time I hear of families struggling to cope with heart disease and the devastating complications. As a dietitian, I know there is so much we can do through nutrition to help reduce the high prevalence of heart disease, especially among Latinos. Today, I want to share a few simple and natural […]
Everyone’s Favorite Oatmeal
The title speaks for itself, but this oatmeal is fool-proof and appreciated by all the members of our family. It’s so appetizing that even if you don’t like oatmeal, after this–you’ll never look at oatmeal with the same eyes ever again. Everyone’s Favorite Oatmeal (Yield: 2) 1 cup 100% Natural Whole Grain Old-fashioned Quaker Oats ® 1-¾ non-dairy […]