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What Are The Social Determinants of Health?
Cultura
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…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN February 10, 2023
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Is MSG Really Bad For Me?
Cultura
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…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN February 3, 2023
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Is White Rice Nutritious?
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…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN January 27, 2023
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Are Beans Nutritious?
Gentle Nutrition
Are Beans Nutritious?
Beans are a good source of carbs, fiber, protein, and micronutrients. Learn more about their nutrition, plus the research-backed benefits of eating beans.
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN January 13, 2023
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How to Reclaim Your Movement Practice From Diet Culture
Joyful Movement
How to Reclaim Your Movement Practice From Diet Culture
Movement doesn’t have to be a life-long struggle. Working towards detangling movement from diet culture not only promotes more sustainable, fun movement, it can…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN December 16, 2022
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Can I Practice Intuitive Eating if I Want to Lose Weight?
Body Image
Can I Practice Intuitive Eating if I Want to Lose Weight?
Intuitive eating is a weight-neutral, non-diet approach to nutrition, but when you’re first starting your journey part of you may still hope for weight…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN November 4, 2022
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What is Set Point Weight Theory?
Body Image
What is Set Point Weight Theory?
Weight set point theory explains why different people’s bodies gravitate towards different weight ranges, even if they all eat the same and workout the…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN August 19, 2022
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Busting the “If You Eat Like Me You Can Look Like Me” Myth
Body Image
Busting the “If You Eat Like Me You Can Look Like Me” Myth
We’ve all heard judgments or seen content implying that our weight is predominantly determined by what and how much we eat. Yet, this idea…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN August 5, 2022
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Garlic Mushroom Chicken
Recipes
Garlic Mushroom Chicken
This blog is sponsored by Mazola® Corn Oil As you all know I have been working with Mazola® Corn Oil for almost a year…
Dalina Soto July 27, 2022
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How Can I Stop Wasting So Much Food?
Gentle Nutrition
How Can I Stop Wasting So Much Food?
Lots of our Latine clients feel guilty about wasting food, largely because of the clean your plate mentality and notion that food is love.…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN May 13, 2022
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What is the Nocebo Effect?
Gentle Nutrition
What is the Nocebo Effect?
You’ve probably heard of the placebo effect before—where you receive a fake medical treatment (e.g. a pill) but experience improvements in your symptoms—but have…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN April 15, 2022
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What Type of Milk Should I Drink?
Gentle Nutrition
What Type of Milk Should I Drink?
In recent years, there’s been a huge shift away from cow’s milk and towards non-dairy milks whether it be almond, oat, macadamia, soy, or…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN March 11, 2022
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