Food & Nutrition
Illegal Immigrants and Our Food
“Eighty percent of our food source is picked by someone with a questionable document,” said Rochester filmmaker Angelo Mancuso, who has made a documentary on migrant workers in America.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Daisy Fuentes in “Fitness”
More than ever, Latinas are feeling the pressure to be skinny. Therefore former model and Cuban-born TV personality Daisy Fuentes will lead Fitness magazine in its Mind, Body, Spirit initiative as its superstar. In the September issue of Fitness (which hit newsstands August 14th), Daisy discusses her body confidence, and how to reset the dial [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Guavas, Vitamin C masters
Guavas have more vitamin C than citrus fruit; the edible rind alone has five times the vitamin C of an orange.
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Summer Latin Cocktail
Pina Partida
2 slices of English Cucumber 1/4 inch thick
2 chunks of pineapple
1/4 of a lemon
1/3 oz Partida Agave Nectar
1 1/2 oz Partida Tequila Blanco
1/2 oz Sprite Try this fresh summer cocktail concocted by the master Latin mixologist, Junior [...]
GARBANZO AND RED PEPPER SALAD
THE SKINNY
125 calories per serving
1.7 g fat (0.2 g saturated)
20.7 g carbs
5.8 g fiber
7.3 g protein
SOURCE: Self.com
Full of fiber-rich garbanzo beans, an Indian staple, this healthy dish from Vermilion in Chicago is an ideal side or starter. Add grilled shrimp or chicken to make it a meal.
GARBANZO AND RED PEPPER SALAD
Serves [...]
Hispanic Shrimp Dish
THE SKINNY
76 calories per 2 skewers
3.5 g fat (0.8 g saturated)
7 g carbs
1.4 g fiber
23.9 g protein
Want even more healthy recipes?
Visit Self.com’s online Recipe Database, or try these other shrimp recipes:
Shrimp with Mango Sauce
Spicy Thai Shrimp with Mint Raita
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Pineapple-Corn Relish
Find healthier versions of popular Korean dishes in the May [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Food Network to Air Show Hosted by Spanish Celebrity
Ingrid Hoffmann has been tempting Spanish-language audiences by cooking traditional food with a modern twist and offering common-sense tips for entertaining. Now she wants to translate that recipe into English.
With her new show “Simply Delicioso,” airing Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. beginning July 14, the Colombian-born Miami resident becomes the Food Network’s first Latina host. Already [...]
Healthy Quesadillas
Ingredients:
3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 package (8 oz.) baby portabella mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 red pepper, seeded and sliced
4 12-inch flour tortillas
1 cup grated reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
4 tbsp. prepared salsa, divided
Nonstick cooking spray
Preparation: In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tbsp. olive oil. Sauté [...]
Latino Meatballs
Hispanics love meat. So it’s no surprise that we have a dish dedicated to meatballs. Here’s a great recipe for Latina meatballs.
Albóndigas en salsa roja (Meatballs in Spicy Red Sauce)
Ingredients for sauce:
3 ancho or 5 guajillo chiles
2 cups warm water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped, or 1 can [...]
Hispanic Celeb Sighting: Jessica Alba
Alba lunches with some pals at the popular restaurant Orso in Beverly Hills on April 11.
SOURCE: Glam
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