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In the Your Latina Nutrition blog, we help you learn to nourish & respect your body without harsh food rules, overcome cycles of bingeing and restriction, and embrace your here-and-now body.
You can do this all while keeping your cultural foods alive & adopting health-promoting behaviors.
Enjoy our research-backed articles written by registered dietitians Isabel and Dalina!
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ALL POSTS | RECIPES | INTUITIVE EATING | JOYFUL MOVEMENT | BODY IMAGE | GENTLE NUTRITION | CULTURA
Are Quesadillas Healthy? A nutrition breakdown of quesadillas.
Quesadillas contain carbs, fat, fiber, and protein—the markers of a well-rounded meal. Learn more about the nutrition benefits and potential drawbacks of quesadillas.
Are Tamales Healthy? A nutrition breakdown of tamales.
Tamales are a Mexican cultural staple food, yet you may fear they’re not good for you. In reality, they’re packed with nutrition. Learn more about tamales’ health benefits and risks.
3 Reasons Carbs are Essential
It’s no secret that diet culture’s current enemy is carbs. Keto, low-carb, and no-carb diets are incredibly popular, but in reality, carbs are a super important food group. Learn 3 reasons why.
What's the Deal with Dairy?
In recent years, non-dairy alternatives have exploded in popularity, while dairy has fallen out of fashion. Part of this shift is related to confusion and fear around the health consequences of dairy products. Learn what the research says about dairy’s impact on skin health, gastrointestinal issues, and heart disease.
Is Organic Food Healthier Than Conventional?
Organic has become a term that many equate with “healthier”. But is that really true? Learn what research says about the health merits of organic food vs conventional food.
Are Nutritionists & Dietitians Covered by Insurance?
Health insurance can be tough to navigate, but did you know that you may be able to have sessions with a dietitian covered by your insurance? Learn the difference between a nutritionist and dietitian, which one can accept insurance, and how to use your insurance to pay for nutrition sessions.
Why to Set New Year's Health Intentions Instead of Resolutions. Plus 25+ intention ideas.
The new year often comes with lots of pressure to diet, lose weight, and go hard at the gym. For those who practice intuitive eating, these resolutions can be harmful. Learn why intentions are better than resolutions and 25+ intention ideas.
10 Traditional Noche Buena Foods in the Dominican Republic
Noche buena—the night before Christmas—is a night of celebration for Dominicans, including delicious food. Learn 10 Dominican noche buena foods and their nutritional value.
The 10 Best Anti-Diet and Wellness Books by BIPOC Authors
As women of color, a lot of health and wellness content isn’t created with us in mind. Learn the best books about wellness and ditching diets written by amazing BIPOC authors.
Should I Use a Fitness Tracker?
Wearing a fitness tracker has become increasingly common. They can help you understand your fitness habits and meet your fitness goals, but they can also lead to disordered behaviors. Learn the benefits and harms of a fitness tracker, and whether you should use one or not.
How to Stop Snacking Constantly: Why You're Doing It and 5 Tips to Stop
Feeling out of control with snacks can be stressful, and the likely cause may surprise you. Learn why you can’t stop snacking, plus 5 tips to manage it.
What is the Difference Between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist?
Many people use the words “dietitian” and “nutritionist” interchangeably. However, they are not the same thing. Learn the difference between the two and which one you should work with.
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 how you can use intuitive eating to manage your diabetes without harsh food rules.
BMI is BS. Here's Why.
From health insurance to doctor’s visits, BMI is widely used in our medical system. It’s where the terms “overweight” and “obese” come from, and it’s often used to indicate someone’s health status. Learn about its problematic roots and the AMA’s latest stance on BMI.
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 Nutrition we like to incorporate positive nutrition. That means rather than diet culture’s restrictive rules about what you should or shouldn’t eat, we focus on how you can add nutrition to promote your health.
Learn what gentle nutrition is, who could benefit from it, and three tips to get started.
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 a chronic health condition with intuitive eating. You might wonder, how can I stop dieting if I need to adopt certain eating patterns to manage this condition? High cholesterol is a common concern in our Latinx community so in this blog, we’ll talk about what high cholesterol is and how intuitive eating can help!
Obsessed with food? Here's why and how to stop
Food obsession is something many people worry about and want to overcome. If you’re dieting or trying to control your weight, you may have tried limiting your access to the foods you find yourself obsessing over, especially if these are foods you’ve deemed “unhealthy” like sweets and simple carbs. But is this actually helpful or is it harmful? Learn what causes food obsession and how to overcome it.
Is Corn Good for Diabetes? An In-Depth Guide
Corn is a Latine food staple, especially in Mexican, Peruvian, Venezuelan, and Colombian cuisine. It forms the basis for foods like arepas, tortillas, and tamales. With our Latine community facing relatively high rates of diabetes, you may wonder whether corn is part of a healthy diet for diabetes.
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 doctors or by the mainstream media that white rice is nutritionally inferior to brown rice. Learn the health benefits of white rice and how it compares to brown rice.
Are Plátanos Nutritious?
Plátanos (or plantains) are a cultural food staple in Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America, but many Latines might wonder if they’re healthy. Learn the nutrition facts of yellow vs green plantains and their health benefits.