Eat Smart for Hispanic Heritage Month  Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. This year, celebrate with healthier versions of some traditional Latino food favorites. Bon Apetito! - Ricas recetas para personas con diabetes y sus familiares (Tasty Recipes for People with Diabetes and Their Families)
Compared to whites, Hispanics are disproportionately affected by diabetes. More than 10 percent of Hispanics aged 20 years and older have diagnosed diabetes. Meal preparation is a critical component of diabetes control.
The National Diabetes Education Program’s new recipe booklet provides recipes with less fat and sugar than traditional foods as well as cooking tips to reduce the risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Recipes in the booklet include: Spanish Omelet (Tortilla española), Beef or Turkey Stew (Carne guisada de res o pavo), Caribbean Red Snapper (Pargo rojo caribeño), Two Cheese Pizza (Pizza de dos quesos), and Avocado Tacos (Tacos de aguacate).
Download the booklet online at www.ndep.nih.gov, or order free copies at 1-888-693-NDEP (shipping and handling charges will apply).
- Platillos latinos sabrosos y saluda (Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes)
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s bilingual cookbook contains 26 popular, easy to prepare, Latino recipes that are lower in fat and sodium than traditional versions. The cookbook includes ideas for heart healthy food substitutions and nutrient analyses.
Recipes in the cookbook include: Lentil Soup (Sopa de lentejas), Salvadoran-style Stuffed Masa Cakes (Pupusas Revueltas), Puerto Rican Yellow Plantain and Meat Casserole (Pastelón puertorriqueño de plátanos con carne molida), Quinoa and Black Bean Salad (Ensalada de quínoa con frijoles negros) and Brazilian Rice (Arroz brasileño).
Download the cookbook online at: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/sp_recip.htm.
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