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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
Can You Practice Intuitive Eating on a Budget?
Intuitive eating has amazing benefits, but it’s not suitable for those with food insecurity. Learn why and how to practice intuitive eating on a budget.
Are Tacos Healthy? A nutrition breakdown of tacos.
Tacos are a well-rounded meal that can be affordable to prepare at home. Learn more about the health benefits of tacos.
Does Exercise Actually Help You Lose Weight?
Many people start exercising to try losing weight, but there are lots more health benefits to being active. Learn what the research says about exercise, weight, and health.
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.
5 Tips for Practicing Intuitive Eating While Traveling
Going on a trip can bring up unique challenges for people new to intuitive eating. Learn 5 tips to practice intuitive eating while traveling.
Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorder. How They Differ and Overlap.
Disordered eating and eating disorders exist on the same spectrum, but eating disorders are more severe. Learn about the differences, overlaps, and how to find help.
What Is Healthism and Why Is It Problematic?
Healthism makes health an individual endeavor, rather than a systemic one. Learn more about what healthism is and why it’s problematic.
Mexican Fruit: A Complete Nutrition Guide
Mexican cuisine relies heavily on nutrient-rich fruit like mango, watermelon, avocado, papaya, and pineapple. Learn all about the nutrition benefits and uses of 22 Mexican fruit.
5 Tips for Stocking Your Kitchen for Easy, Convenient Meals
Do you ever have those moments where you want to cook but you realize you don’t have ingredients to put together a complete meal? Learn tips for stocking your kitchen to ensure you stay nourished without tons of effort.
The Pros and Cons of Intuitive Eating for Latinas
Intuitive eating is an amazing framework for promoting health and fostering a better relationship to food, but there are drawbacks for Latinas that get overlooked. Learn all about the pros and cons of intuitive eating for Latinas.
3 Reasons to Get Rid of Your Scale
Weighing yourself regularly can cause you to become obsessed with weight and disconnected from your body. Learn more about the harms of weighing yourself regularly.
Are Burritos Healthy? A nutrition breakdown of burritos.
Burritos are an easy way to get in a complete meal even if you’re on-the-go. Learn the nutrition facts and potential health drawbacks of burritos.
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.
Pollo Guisado Dominican (Dominican Chicken Recipe)
Dominican pollo guisado is a beloved Dominican stewed chicken dish. It's made with bone-in chicken, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, olives, cilantro, and more and goes great with white rice and plantains. Learn how to make it here!
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.
South American Fruit: A Complete Nutrition Guide
South America is home to dozens of unique, delicious, and nutrient-packed fruit. Learn more about the flavor, appearance, and nutrition of 15 South American fruit.
5 Signs A Social Media Account is Promoting Diet Culture
Sometimes, diet-centric accounts are sneaky and subtle. You might feel something is off but not be able to pinpoint the way these accounts are promoting diet culture. Learn five warning signs that an account is probably diet-centric and harmful to your food freedom journey.
Simple Beef Nachos Recipe with Pico de Gallo
This easy beef nachos recipe is topped with a pico de gallo salad, bringing beautiful color and nutrition to the plate.
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.