As we wrap up National Diabetes Month, we’d like to acknowledge a local chef who has worked personally and professionally to introduce healthy and delicious recipes for those living with the chronic disease. Alarmingly, rates of diabetes among Latinos are almost double those of non-Latino whites. Certified nutritionist and author of two cookbooks, Latin Lover Light and Best Loved Mexican, Chef Lala is also a...
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No Guilt Holiday Treat:Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
For most of us, pumpkin is something we only cook with at Thanksgiving so make it count. While pumpkin pies and cheesecakes may be yummy, this year do not limit yourself. Pumpkin biscotti or scones? Maybe pumpkin & Mexican hot chocolate? Pumpkin cinnamon rolls? How about this recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Muffins? The spices will help flavor your muffins, and the oats on top will...
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November Kicks-off American Diabetes Month
Every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Mexican Americans are almost twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to be diagnosed with diabetes by a physician, according to the Office of Minority Health. They have higher rates of end-stage renal disease, caused by diabetes, and they are 50% more likely to die from diabetes as non-Hispanic whites. Diabetes kills more each year than breast cancer and...
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