Cocina Mexicana Saludable: Recetas Auténticas Con Bajo Contenido de Grasa (Spanish Edition) - Softcover

Velda De La Garza

Softcover

ISBN 10: 096204718X ISBN 13: 9780962047183

Publisher: Appletree Press, Inc., 2005

Synopsis

This book contains over 160 healthy, authentic, traditional Mexican foods with few ingredients, practical preparation times and moderate to low calories. Cocina Mexicana Saludable brings the rich heritage of Mexican cooking to a new generation of home cooks eager to discover the pleasures of the healthy Mexican table. Try favorites such as Stuffed Jalapenos, Gazpacho, Chalupas, King Ranch Chicken, Grilled Lemon Fajitas, Nopalito Shake, Caribbean Rice and Mango Flan. These delicious and fun recipes all include nutrient analysis and diabetic food exchanges. Cocina Mexican Saludable is also available in English, as Healthy Mexican Cooking.

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About the Author:

Author Velda de la Garza, MS, RD resides in McAllen, Texas and provides nutrition consultation with her husband who is a cardiothorasic surgeon. Her Hispanic heritage gives Velda a first-hand knowledge of typical Mexican foods. A registered dietition, she is keenly aware of the health problems affecting Hispanics due to excess calories, fat and cholesterol. Velda feels a strong need to promote better health for this population as well as inspire others to eat nutritious Mexican food. Velda received her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the University of Texas as Austin and completed her dietietic internship at St. Mary's Hospital of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She earned a Master's of Science degree in Nutrition from Texas Woman's University. Now with her own private practice, she uses her knowledge of nutrition and her love of Mexican food to help others share in healthy Mexican cuisine.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Appletree Press, Inc.
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 096204718X
• ISBN 13: 9780962047183
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248
• Editor: Linda Hachfeld