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Meet Amy Quichiz, the Vegan Latina Reclaiming Veganism for People of Color

Virginia IsaadApril 9, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 9, 202103385

Planted within the intersection of veganism, scarce resources, and a college student budget, a self-identified queer Latina would turn an Instagram account for vegan recipes into a global community for vegans of color. Reaching a demographic of vegans unbeknownst to...

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How One Vegan Chef Uses Indigenous Ingredients to Decolonize Mexican Food

Virginia IsaadMarch 22, 2019February 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMarch 22, 2019February 4, 202108861

Chef Denise Vallejo is proud of her indigenous roots and she’s showing it by taking Mexican recipes and reintroducing them with a vegan twist that incorporates ancestral ingredients. Through her mobile kitchen, Alchemy Organica, she’s ushering a movement for people...

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How To Decolonize Your Latino Holiday Dishes

HipLatinaDecember 7, 2018August 19, 2020

by HipLatinaDecember 7, 2018August 19, 202001785

There’s this very American mentality that Latin cuisine isn’t healthy. Sure, starchy carbs and processed meats aren’t great for you but there are a lot of foods and ingredients—vegetables especially—that our abuelos and abuelas grew up eating that are filled...

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Heathy Hyna Is Bringing Veganism To The Hood

Yvette MontoyaOctober 23, 2018September 2, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaOctober 23, 2018September 2, 202001472

If there is one thing Latinos can all universally agree on it’s that our food game is on point. It doesn’t matter which country or region we’re talking about, we all have delicious food traditions. So in an era where...

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Decolonizing Foods: This Is How Latinas Are Reclaiming Their Ancestral Diets

Johanna FerreiraJuly 1, 2018November 6, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJuly 1, 2018November 6, 202004998

There’s this misconception people tend to have around Latin cuisine, that it’s fried, loaded with starchy carbs, filled with beef, along with other processed meats, and smothered in grease and fat. It’s delicious, but by no means healthy. But the...

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Make This Scrumptious Cuban Style Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Tonight

Jessica MolinaFebruary 19, 2018October 29, 2020

by Jessica MolinaFebruary 19, 2018October 29, 20200685

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Where to Find Delicious Vegan Food When Traveling in Dubai

Carolyn Scott-HamiltonJanuary 6, 2018November 3, 2020

by Carolyn Scott-HamiltonJanuary 6, 2018November 3, 20201715

If you’ve never considered a trip to Dubai then you are definitely missing out. This city should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. If you’re a vegan who struggles on vacation to find yummy grub, fear not. This week, I...

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This Latina Is on a Mission to Bring Healthier, Affordable Food to More Latinx Communities

Yvette MontoyaJuly 7, 2017January 13, 2021

by Yvette MontoyaJuly 7, 2017January 13, 20212 1258

Todo Verde has come a long way! Jocelyn Ramirez’s mission to fight for the Latino community’s access to affordable, clean foods began with smoothies and has now grown into a full on catering business. Her journey started back in 2014 when...

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How to Make a Delicious Vegan Pastelón

Tara Sherry-TorresMay 2, 2017January 29, 2021

by Tara Sherry-TorresMay 2, 2017January 29, 202101469

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Vegan Puerto Rico: Choosing a Sustainable Diet on the Island

Tara Sherry-TorresFebruary 14, 2017February 16, 2021

by Tara Sherry-TorresFebruary 14, 2017February 16, 20211689

Let’s just get one confession out of the way: I love Puerto Rican food! I love rice, beans, plantains made any way, pasteles, pernil, the desserts, all of it. But this past year, I’ve been changing up my diet to...