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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
Red Beans vs. Kidney Beans: A Complete Nutrition Guide
Red and kidney beans are both very nutritious, but red beans are higher in most micronutrients and kidney beans have more protein.
Mexican Herbs: A Complete Guide
Mexican herbs like cilantro and epazote are a staple part of Mexican cuisine. They add flavor, color, and lots of health benefits.
Eating Disorders Among Latinas
Eating disorders are just as common amongst Latinas as non-Hispanic whites. In fact, Latinas have unique risk factors for eating disorders like conflicting cultural beauty ideals and mental health stigma.
3 Agua de Jamaica Benefits
Agua de jamaica, or hibiscus tea, is full of antioxidants that can help lower blood pressure, reduce chronic disease risk, and counter inflammation.
What Role Do Boundaries Play in Ditching Diets?
When ditching diets, boundaries can help you practice self-care in the face of unwanted food and body comments. Learn why they're important and examples of boundaries to set.
Emotional Hunger vs. Physical Hunger: How to Tell the Difference
Emotional hunger is when you seek food to cope with an emotion, while physical hunger happens in response to your body's biological need for food. Learn practical ways to tell the difference between the two.
Is Your Movement Rooted in Shame?
Many exercise spaces use shame to motivate you, but for physical activity to be sustainable, it has to be empowering. Learn how to embrace empowered movement instead of shame-based movement.
Craving Carbs? Here are 6 reasons why.
Craving carbs can happen from skipping meals, being physically active, insulin resistance, and more. Learn 6 reasons why carb cravings happen and how to prevent them.
The Impact of Social Media on Body Image
The harms of the media in relation to eating behaviors and body image have been documented for decades now. Learn the evidence-backed impacts of social media on body image and how to prevent these harms.
Is Horchata Healthy? A nutrition breakdown of horchata.
Mexican horchata is a creamy and refreshing drink made with rice and milk that’s full of vitamins and minerals. Learn about its nutrition profile, health benefits, and drawbacks.
3 Tips for Eating Out From an Anti-Diet Dietitian
Eating out has become pretty demonized by our society. In non-covid times, this is one way the diet mentality negatively impacts our social lives. We may be restricted in ways that prevent us from socializing when there’s food involved. Or if we do attend a gathering with food, we may be totally preoccupied with the food and not present with our companions. Whether you’ve been dining out or have been sticking with takeout for the past year, maybe you’ve experienced stress or other uncomfortable emotions surrounding eating out.
Here are 3 tips to manage eating out from an intuitive eating mindset
Fear Foods: How to Identify and Reintroduce Them
Fear foods are common amongst those struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder. Learn what they are, how to identify them and how to reintroduce them.
Should I follow USDA’s MyPlate?
MyPlate can be a helpful visual for some, but it limits you to meals clearly separated into five compartments. Learn more about the strengths and limitations of MyPlate.
Is Menudo Healthy? A nutrition breakdown of menudo.
Menudo is rich in B-vitamins, protein, and low in saturated fat. Learn more about the nutrition, health benefits, and potential drawbacks of menudo.
3 Tips for Navigating Summer Gatherings Without Dieting
Summertime often means more family gatherings and cookouts, plus added pressure to diet and lose weight. Learn 3 tips for navigating this without reverting to diet behaviors.
Is Salsa Healthy? A nutrition breakdown of salsa.
Salsa is a source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that promote gut, heart, and metabolic health. Learn more about the nutrition, benefits, and potential drawbacks of salsa.
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.