Even though it’s close to 100 degrees in Los Angeles this week, I know the cooler days of fall will eventually show its face, and you know what that means? The HOLIDAY SEASON! The holidays bring a mixed bag of emotions. On one side, we love the holidays because our kitchen smells so good with […]
Continue ReadingAs we wrap up National Diabetes Month, we’d like to acknowledge a local chef who has worked personally and professionally to introduce healthy and delicious recipes for those living with the chronic disease. Alarmingly, rates of diabetes among Latinos are almost double those of non-Latino whites. Certified nutritionist and author of two cookbooks, Latin Lover […]
Continue ReadingEvery 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Mexican Americans are almost twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to be diagnosed with diabetes by a physician, according to the Office of Minority Health. They have higher rates of end-stage renal disease, caused by diabetes, and they are 50% more likely to die from diabetes as non-Hispanic […]
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