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Choose the Perfect Cut

pork es sabor

By Doreen Colondres for The National Pork Board

In addition to living an active life and exercising regularly, the next step that is part of the healthy lifestyle I lead, is to eat inspired on the Mediterranean diet philosophy.

This means that I cook a lot at home—simple dishes with fresh ingredients —full of vitamins and antioxidants and especially flavorful. Based on this, my kitchen has access to a good olive oil, seasonal and fresh fruits and vegetables, tasty proteins that are low in fat, nutritious and can use Greek yogurt as a sauce or marinade.

Bring on the party—pass the tequila!

tequila

Tequila can stimulate even the most boring of nights. That’s why we sing to the tune of mariachis with sombreros on—until another shot comes up and we dance even on top of the table. Celebrate #NationalTequilaDay the right way with these fun facts and tips:

10 Things You Should Know About Food Allergies

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More than 15 million people in the United States suffer from food allergies. Among them, 6 million are children.

El placer de un mango

mango

Cuando era pequeña, teníamos un generoso árbol de mango en el patio de la casa de mis abuelos. Esa época era pura fiesta en la casa. La actividad era ir al patio, recolectar los maduros y sentarnos todos juntos a la mesa, a comerlos como si fueran manzanas. No sé si era más divertido saborearlo o ver la cara de todos llena de mango, hasta que dejar la semilla limpia. El recuerdo de la escena me pinta una sonrisa en mi cara.

Bravisima!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Barilla. The opinions and text are all mine.

World Pasta Master

The young and talented Chef Carolina Diaz, with a Mexican heritage and who is the chef di cucina at the famous Italian restaurant Terzo Piano at the Art Institute Museum of Chicago, will represent USA in the next Barilla® World Pasta Masters in Italy in October. During the competition, 18 young chefs from around the world will compete to win the coveted title of World Pasta Master! Through the World Pasta Masters event, the chefs will celebrate pasta and its heritage all while encouraging those at home to elevate their cooking skills.

Pork, the king of Latinos during summer

Pork Es Sabor

A recent study conducted by the National Pork Board, shows that pork, particularly ribs and loin chops, are the favorite choice of protein among Hispanics and African Americans during summer. The study states that we enjoy more of these cuts than any other demographic group and based on my taste, this is very true.