Latin American food Archives

How to Improve Your Relationship With Your Cultural Foods and Your Body This Year

isabelvasquezJanuary 25, 2023

by isabelvasquezJanuary 25, 202302041

Isabel Vasquez is a second-generation registered dietitian of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent dedicated to an anti-diet approach and embracing cultural foods. A new year can bring with it a lot of hope and inspiration. It can also bring a lot...

Culture Lifestyle

The Indigenous History of Ceviche + Ceviche Recipes for Summer

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 28, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 28, 202208128

Ceviche is a ubiquitous seafood dish throughout Latin America that originated in pre-colonial Peru. A lot of us grew up eating it at least occasionally, especially those of us who have family members from a coastal town in our countries...

Lifestyle

Mayra Wendolyne Talks Living Low Carb and Age Gap Love

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 9, 2022February 28, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 9, 2022February 28, 2022025575

In just five years, Mayra Wendolyne, has built an Instagram following of 1.6 million, she has over a million followers on TikTok and more than 500,000 people subscribe to her YouTube channel, Low Carb Love. Those numbers are massive, especially...

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Healthy Latin American Meals You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 25, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 25, 202208843

First, we want to remind you that eating healthier absolutely in no way, means that you have to give up your favorite cultural foods. So many Latin American dishes are brimming with nutrients that will fuel and strengthen your body....

Culture Lifestyle

10 Traditional and Easy to Make Bean Recipes from Latin America

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 6, 2022January 6, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 6, 2022January 6, 202209528

It turns out January 6 is National Bean Day and growing up Latinx, we can totally get behind a day that celebrates a staple in our food growing up. For so many of us, beans are a comfort food. Many...

Culture

How to Veganize Your Favorite Latin Recipes for Holidays

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 23, 2021December 15, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 23, 2021December 15, 202105630

An essential part of the holidays is the FOOD and in our community we go all out and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals we don’t usually get to enjoy at any other time. If you’re Latinx and you’ve gone vegan though,...

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The Indigenous History of Avocados in Latin America Plus Avocado-Based Recipes

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 30, 2021July 31, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 30, 2021July 31, 20210262297

National Avocado Day comes every July 31 and it makes total sense that there’s an entire day dedicated to one of the most beloved fruits that’s a regular part of our diets. Avocados are grown primarily in Latin America with...

News and Entertainment

Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Gets Slammed for Attempt at Puerto Rican Pegao

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 6, 2021July 12, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 6, 2021July 12, 202101187719

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay of Hell’s Kitchen fame attempted to make Puerto Rican pegao on the most recent episode of his YouTube series, Scrambled: On the Road, and quickly drew the criticism of viewers who took to social media to...

Lifestyle

Latin-American Dishes Perfect for Grilling on Memorial Day Weekend

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 27, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 27, 202104597

Memorial Day weekend is coming in hot this year, and we think it’s the perfect time to show off some Latin flavors. Grilling is a way of life in many Latin American countries and so many of our dishes either...

Culture

10 of the Most Nutritious Foods Used in Latin American Cooking

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 23, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 23, 202108573

Several years ago, I actually started paying attention to the foods that I was eating, prioritizing nutritional value and making an effort to learn about the benefits specific foods can offer the body. I’m not a health nut by any...