New Govt Eating Guidelines: Lots Of Veggies On Your Plate

New Govt Eating Guidelines: Lots Of Veggies On Your Plate

Mary Mata June 3, 2011

In an effort to stem the tide of diabetes and obesity, the USDA and First Lady Michelle Obama have unveiled a new way for us to think about the food […]

Let’s Stop Wasting Medicare Dollars

Mary Mata June 2, 2011

I think it’s clear to all of us that if you’re under 55 you won’t have your father’s Medicare when you turn 65. Medicare is growing at such an astronomical […]

Bien Hecho: Border Vets Fight For VA Hospital

Mary Mata May 31, 2011

For decades, Latino veterans in the Rio Grande Valley border region in South Texas have been fighting the good fight to urge lawmakers and the Veteran’s Administration to build a […]

Keep Your Kid Healthy WIth 20 Minutes Of Play A Day

Mary Mata May 25, 2011

I don’t remember much from my days in elementary school, but I do fondly recall the moments I spent on the playground during recess. For 20 minutes every day I […]

News Taco To Go: Pawlenty, Georgia, Census And Diabetes

Mary Mata May 24, 2011

Pawlenty Set To Take Anti-Latino Policies Nationwide All Georgia Latinos Suffer From Anti-Immigrant Efforts More Latinos Than Amish In Amish Country Which Comes First, Diabetes Or Depression?

Which Comes First, Diabetes Or Depression?

NewsTaco May 23, 2011

I’m not sure what to make of this: According to the US Department of Health and Human Services Mexican Americans are almost twice as likely than non-Hispanic Whites to be diagnosed with diabetes. […]

Chilaquiles With Green Salsa & Chicken

Mary Mata May 20, 2011

By Melissa Pitts For me, this is the ultimate comfort and may I say hangover food! It’s ideal for breakfast and prepares in about 5-8 minutes.Another cheat tip is to […]

Childhood Obesity Causes Premature Death

Mary Mata May 19, 2011

Fat babies are more likely to become obese children who are more likely to become obese adults. Childhood obesity represents a health crisis for not just young Latinos, but all […]

Diabetics Should Also Watch Out For Strokes

Mary Mata May 12, 2011

Mr. Delgado had no idea that his recent diabetes diagnosis puts him at an increased risk for a stroke. But, as a matter of fact, stroke is the third leading […]

Guapura 101: 5 Easy Ways To Exercise For 30 Minutes

Mary Mata May 9, 2011

Last week I wrote about 5 healthy things you could do today — I think it makes it easier to live a healthy lifestyle when you can break it down […]