When you think of “healthy eating”, you may think of rainbow-colored meals or of the Mediterranean diet. And sure, colorful whole foods are full of phytonutrients, and the Mediterranean diet is linked to various health benefits, but those are not the only eating patterns that can support your health.
In fact, the second guideline of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is: “Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations.”
Latin American cultural foods are often disregarded in popular portrayals of healthy eating patterns; yet, there is plenty of nutrition found in our cultural dishes. Unfortunately, many people—Latines and non-Latines alike—consider Latin American food to be unhealthy. Meanwhile, restricting your cultural foods can harm your social well-being—a consideration that’s often overlooked.
Latine foods are jam-packed with nutrition
For many, the stereotypical portrayals of a healthy diet don’t align with their p
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