Simple Bean Taquitos/Flautas

Simple Bean Taquitos/Flautas

Mary Mata April 4, 2011

So, I think we’ve established that I’m both a beaner and mostly vegetarian, and let me tell you that generally speaking, I love to eat. Only problem is, I’m not […]

Diabetic Amputations Are Totally Avoidable

Mary Mata March 31, 2011

Diabetic foot ulcers are the most common cause of hospitalizations and lower extremity amputations in the United States. If left untreated, foot ulcers can lead to infection, gangrene and amputation. […]

Biased Study Shows Obese Latinas, Children Underestimate Weight

Mary Mata March 24, 2011

A new study shows that mothers who are obese, as well as their children, underestimate their weight. Most of those who participated in the Columbia University study were Latinos and […]

Broccoli Slaw Marinara

Mary Mata March 23, 2011

By Ana Conde, , Courtesy Veglatino.com This is my twist on Hungry Girl’s “Slaw and Order.” Ingredients: 1 1/4 bag of broccoli slaw 1/2 thinly sliced white onion 1/4 thinly sliced green […]

People Under 20 Developing Diabetes At Alarming Rates

Mary Mata March 22, 2011

More young people than ever are being diagnosed with diabetes, meaning that the future of health care in this country is going to be even worse than we thought, and […]

Chef Michael Recipe: Grilled Cheese Watermelon Sandwich

Mary Mata March 21, 2011

[Editor’s Note: The following is a recipe by Chef Michael Flores] Serves 12-16 Ingredients: 1 Watermelon cut into 16 ½-inch slices, each about the shape of a slice of bread Kosher […]

Why Latinos Need To Become Vegetarian

Mary Mata March 17, 2011

By Sandy Ordonez, Courtesy Veglatino.com I don’t want to sound like a preacher with this post. However, I care too much about my community to not be direct with you. You […]

The Glories And Disappointments Of Cockfighting

Mary Mata March 16, 2011

My father grew up in a small municipality by the name of La Rivera, Jalisco.  At the time, there was nothing to do there, and there is nothing to do […]

The “Diabetes Belt” Shows Concentration Of Disease In U.S. South

Mary Mata March 9, 2011

There is such a thing called the “Diabetes Belt,” according to the Centers for Disease Control. The gigantic swath of the southeastern portion of the U.S. starts at the southeastern […]

The Latino Catholic Challenge: Go Veggie For Lent

Mary Mata March 8, 2011

By Lucy M Fel, Courtesy Veglatino.com Many people who practice Catholicism will be faced with the question every Friday for 40 days, “What will I eat on Friday?” I know folks […]