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Author page: Karla Salinari

Myths vs. Facts about Plant-Based Nutrition

Nutrition advice can be overwhelming and confusing especially when it comes to implementing new dietary changes. A trendy (and controversial) topic these days is plant-based nutrition. Should you or should you not remove animal protein from your diet and replace it with plants? But before you decide if plant-based nutrition is right for you, I…

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3 Homemade Salad Dressings to Try at Home

Homemade salad dressings are easy to make at home. It’s also cost effective but more importantly it allows you to control the quality of the ingredients that go into the salad dressing unlike store bought options which can be loaded with industry oils, added color and sugar plus other additives that can be harmful to…

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Yuca Con Mojo Recipe

Yuca con Mojo (Yuca with Garlic Sauce)

Yuca is another delicious root veggie you can add to your meals for variety and extra nutrients! It can be boiled, fried and baked and enjoyed as a side dish or snack. Yuca con Mojo (or Yuca with Garlic Sauce) is a popular Latin dish that pairs boiled yuca with the bright flavors of citrus…

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Sweet Potato Shepard's Pie

Plant-Based Sweet Potato Shepard’s Pie

Traditional Shepard's Pie is made with minced meat and dairy. However, this version of Sweet Potato Shepard's Pie uses a wide variety of vegetables like lentils, mushrooms, and peppers making it a healthy plant-based alternative plus I added Latin flavors for an extra kick.  Nutrition Tip: Sweet potatoes come in a variety of sizes and colors — orange,…

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