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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
3 Tips for Making a Well-Rounded Smoothie
Nothing beats a cold refreshing smoothie when it’s hot outside, but sometimes smoothies are too light to serve as a meal. Learn 3 tips to make a well-rounded smoothie for sustained energy levels and health.
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. Learn how to cope with this and reduce your food waste.
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 you ever heard of the nocebo effect? Learn what the nocebo effect is and how to reduce its impact on your life.
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 others. With so many options out there, it can be confusing to decide what milk is right for you and your family. Learn the nutrition of cow, almond, oat, and soy milk.
How Does Stress Impact My Appetite?
Stress causes hormones to be released that impact appetite and cravings. Learn how stress impacts the body, especially your eating habits.
Why is Sleep So Important?
Sleep doesn’t just impact energy levels; it also impacts heart health, brain health, immune health, and more. Learn more about the health impacts of sleep and tips for better sleep.
How is Scarcity Affecting My Relationship with Food?
Food scarcity can happen from food insecurity or from a diet mentality. Learn how food scarcity affects binge eating and how to overcome it.
What Does Dieting Do To My Body and Mind?
When our bodies sense food deprivation, they make changes to survive. Learn what the Minnesota Starvation Study revealed about how dieting affects the body and mind.
3 Facts You Need to Know to Up Your Hydration Game
There’s no question that hydration is important, but 8 cups of plain water isn’t for everyone. Learn 3 surprising facts to up your hydration game.
Why Should I Prioritize Satisfaction With Food?
Satisfaction and pleasure are underrated aspects of healthy eating. They may improve digestion and overall health outcomes! Learn more about why and how to find satisfaction with food.
Is pasta really good for me?
Are Latine Foods Nutritious?
Despite what you may have heard, Latine cultural foods are full of nutrition. Learn the nutrition benefits of common Latine foods.
