Your doctor said you can’t eat tortillas because you have diabetes—or that you should only have one. But then your cousin told you that low-carb or keto tortillas are the best choice. Now, you’re confused and frustrated. Good news! You can still enjoy tortillas while managing your blood sugar. … [Read more...]
Frutas Prohibidas para personas con diabetes ¿Por qué evitarlas? y Lista de frutas que puedes comer
Si tienes diabetes, es crucial cuidar tu alimentación para mantener niveles estable de azúcar en sangre. Una dieta equilibrada y saludable puede ayudarde a mantener tus niveles de glucosa en el rango adecuado conocido como tienpo en rango (80-180mg/dl). Entre los alimentos que debes considerar, las … [Read more...]
The Merry GREEN PLANTAIN: Step by Step Guide to Happy Patacones/Tostones
One of my favorites foods, the green plantain is versatile, starchy, potato-like flavored fruit. One of my favorite ways to eat a plantain is in the form of patacones or tostones. This twice-fried side dish is crunchy and delectable. Full of photographs, take a look at this step by step guide to … [Read more...]
Caribbean Hispanics Food Glossary for Health Professionals
Download PDF version Foods Used in Traditional Hispanic Caribbean Cuisine Starchy Vegetables Beans (habichuelas, frijoles, judías, alubias, judias, porotos, and caraotas) Habichuelas in Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic – Frijoles and Judias in Cuba Chayote squash (tayota) – Chayote … [Read more...]
Barriga Llena, Corazón Contento y Saludable Series: A Teaching Tool for Hispanics
Barriga Llena, Corazón Contento y Saludable: Carbohydrate Counting and Healthy Eating to Better Manage Blood Sugar Levels Created for the Health Care Professional teaching Hispanics about food, health and carbohydrate counting. You don’t need to speak Spanish! The PowerPoint presentation is … [Read more...]
