Gentle Nutrition
5 Tips to Prevent Bingeing on Halloween Candy
All the candy present at Halloween can cause a lot of fear, especially since sugar is so demonized in society today. Learn 5 tips…
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Gentle Nutrition
Mexican Vegetables: A Complete Nutrition Guide
Despite common misconceptions that Mexican food is unhealthy, Mexican cuisine is full of vegetables like peppers, onions, squash, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Learn the health…
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Gentle Nutrition
What Is Fiber and What Is Its Role In Health?
Fiber is helpful for preventing and managing constipation, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Believe it or not, adding fiber doesn’t have to mean ditching your…
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Intuitive Eating for Diabetes: An In-Depth Guide
Despite many people thinking they have to adopt a restrictive mindset around carbs to manage diabetes, intuitive eating is a viable, research-backed option. Learn…
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Hungry But Nothing Sounds Good? Here’s why and what to do about it.
Experiencing hunger without an appetite can happen for a variety of reasons, from depression to a nutrient deficiency and more. Learn six reasons why…
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Gentle Nutrition
What is Gentle Nutrition? Plus 3 Tips to Get Started
If you’re familiar with intuitive eating, then you know that honoring your health with gentle nutrition is the final principle. Here at Your Latina…
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Can I Manage My High Cholesterol With Intuitive Eating?
When beginning your intuitive eating journey, it’s normal to have a lot of doubts and questions. One I hear often is how to manage…
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Gentle Nutrition
Food Habituation: The Case for Eating Whatever You Want
Have you ever avoided keeping a specific food in the house out of fear you’ll eat the whole package in one sitting? Many people…
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How to Use the Hunger Fullness Scale for Intuitive Eating
With the prevalence of diet culture in our society, it’s no wonder so many people feel disconnected from their hunger and fullness cues. According…
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What Are The Social Determinants of Health?
The social determinants of health account for systemic factors—those outside of people’s control—that impact health. Learn what these factors are and how they impact…
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Is MSG Really Bad For Me?
Many associate MSG with harmful effects on health; however, this association isn’t backed by research. In fact, it’s rooted in xenophobia and racism. Learn…
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Gentle Nutrition
Is White Rice Nutritious?
White rice is a cultural food staple and forms the foundation of so many beloved Latine dishes. However, you may have been told by…
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