Description:
The Healthy Rican cookbook is a guide to making traditional Puerto Rican foods in a healthy way. But it is much more than just recipes, it's also a guide to choosing wholesome and healthy ingredients. Mayra Luz Colón doesn't believe there is just one perfect diet to be healthy, or in a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. People are all different and everyone has their own individual needs. So the cookbook is paleo and gluten-free friendly, and also includes tips for vegan options. Mayra points out the best ingredients for nutrition, and specific foods that are proven to be easy to digest. She also gives examples of food combinations that work better together. By using a holistic nutrition approach, Mayra hopes to inspire people to choose healthy ingredients and learn how to combine foods in a way that helps aid digestion.
Brief description: Mayra Luz Colón was born in New Jersey but grew up on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. There she was exposed to many exotic foods, wild fruits, and living more within nature. She took an interest in holistic alternatives, and learning how to cook at very young age. She has earned a certificate degree from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Mayra is now a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, obsessed with superfoods and family mealtime. She's on a mission to banish bland foods, and provide tasty alternatives for everyday people who want to eat well. Known as the Nutrition Dork, Mayra is the driving force behind the Healthy Rican brand, bringing tasty Puerto Rican recipes and seasonings to homes everywhere.
Review Quotes:
"Mayra has made healthy Puerto Rican Meals deliciously fun and simple with her recipes. I personally love her food combining guide for optimal digestion."
-Dr. Melissa Petersen
Author of the Codes of Longevity and Founder of the Longevity Experts Network
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"Finally, the Puerto Rican cookbook I've been waiting for! Mayra skillfully combines her years of nutrition knowledge, passion for cooking, and love for her culture into a unique, user-friendly cookbook. A must-have for everyone who wants to take their Puerto Rican culinary skills to the next level!"
-Ariel Wachowiak, L.Ac, Dipl. OM
Owner of Northeast Integrative Medicine
Author of "From Passive to Power: How to Reclaim your Life and Restore your Health"
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"I love everything about this book! Not only does it offer delicious, healthy recipes, but it also provides education on healthy eating. As a holistic health care provider, I would definitely recommend this book to my clients to help aid in their healing journey!"
-Dr. Cynthia Williams, FNP-BC, L.Ac
Owner of Holistic Integrative Wellness Centre, LLC
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"As we would say in Puerto Rico ....Wepa!! If you're looking for something healthy and flavorful, this is the book for you. As a certified health coach who happens to be Puerto Rican, I love how Mayra has made our favorite dishes healthier. Also the vibrant pictures are helpful for those who don't know what some of the foods are. Finally, what a great resource for food combining, selecting quality ingredients and our secret sauce which is in the condiments and flavor. It's Perfect!!"
-Carmen Carrion
Certified, Health & Wellness Coach