Food is Vida

18/02/2021

With Keller ISD's closure impacting this week's meal distribution, Sodexo and KISD Child Nutrition Services will be offering free curbside meal distribution from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, February 19, at Central High School.

Meals will be distributed to cover Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for anyone under the age of 18.

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18/02/2021

Distribution will continue until the boil alert is lifted.

25/11/2020

Hope everyone is having a good Thanksgiving week thus far, I will be making this lovely Cranberry Orange bread tomorrow to enjoy all weekend. Peek for the recipe on the blog! Also, will be heading out to the food bank later today to donate some goods. Please if you can, donate what you can to homeless shelters, womens shelters and food banks. These are some pretty trying times for many & the holidays sometimes makes things a bit more complicated. Instead of spending that money for black Friday sales, give, give and give some more to things that matter the most.. the community needs it.🤍

07/09/2020

Refresh on this sunny labor day with this Latin hibiscus drink recipe called 'Agua de Jamaica' using just whole hibiscus flowers, water & sugar. Look for the flowers in your nearest Latin grocery store😋 Catch more recipe details on the recipe post (link in bio) & Let me know if you've tried it yet! Also let me know if this music makes you dance bc I definitely can't hear it without dancin'😂🎶

04/09/2020

Learn how to make agua de Jamaica, a popular Latin favorite drink using the popular hibiscus flowers! There are many types of 'Aguas Frescas' (fresh waters) that are considered traditional Latin drinks, but the agua de Jamaica and more specifically hibiscus flowers have a long history of use all over the world. Cool fact, hibiscus flowers are said to originate from African regions and it has traveled all over the world and immersed itself in many cuisines. In Mexico, we combine 3 simple ingredients to make this highly nutritious drink and fun drink. Have you tried agua de Jamaica? What is your favorite 'agua fresca'?

Learn how to make agua de Jamaica, a popular Latin favorite drink using the popular hibiscus flowers! There are many types of 'Aguas Frescas' (fresh waters) ...

02/09/2020

photo series starts today, created by the talented to bring more light on culturally diverse foods every month! Be sure to follow the hashtag to start learning🤓. My feature for this month is none other than a popular favorite! In Mexico we call it 'Agua de Jamaica' & it has always been a refreshing childhood favorite. You may know it as Hibiscus tea (although it is more commonly enjoyed as a cold beverage in Latin countries)
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Nutritionally, this drink carries benefits due to the bright color it offers which are antioxidants. It is also rich in vitamin C & iron! This is a combo made in heaven because vitamin c helps the absorption of iron😇🙌🏽
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This drink has many variations in different Latin countries, we call it 'de Jamaica' bc the vibrant red flowers used in this drink are also widely used in the Caribbean country of Jamaica. They often call it sorrel. The original origins are said to come from African regions and was said to be introduced to Mexico via our pacific regions from Asian travelers? It's a bit confusing, but either way this flower has traveled all over the world, East & West from Africa🌍 I find it so fascinating learning about food origins and their travels into other cultures cuisines & I also think it is extremely important to be mindful of food origins. I would love to keep learning more because I only scratched the surface on this, there is in fact sooo much more idk about!😆 Are you familiar with the hibiscus flower in other cuisines? Tell me below or tell me other ways you enjoy hibiscus flowers😋😋😋

14/08/2020

Food has many definitions aside from just energy & nutrients; it can be joy, culture, compassion, memories & traditions to name a few. Food truly gives us (life) in many senses because food ties in our roots & values to our lives. This is why I love to teach the value of food with my business, by inspiring the community to stick with cultural foods & also teach the community to do the same while promoting a healthy compassionate lifestyle. Learn more about these specialities & how I help people with diabetes (one of my main patient populations) by listening to podcast's latest episode I was featured in👋🌱🎧

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This week’s podcast features Jennifer Rodriguez. She is a Registered Dietitian, owner and food photographer behind where she inspires Latinx communities to enjoy their cultural foods together with nutrition therapies to enhance their health.

In this week’s episode you will hear about:
✅ Including traditional Latin foods while following a plant-based diet and treating diabetes
✅ Combatting food guilt and unhealthy diet culture
✅ The health benefits of plant based diets and how to keep it affordable
✅ Building a balanced, nutrient-rich plant-based plate

🔝 🎧 Tap the link in our Bio to listen to the full podcast!

@ Dallas, Texas

13/08/2020

, have you tried this cool little legume before? Edamame pods are legumes with immature green soybeans inside them that make a great snack. They are not just super yummy but nutritious! I often recommend this as a friendly snack to those looking for protein-carb balance for control. As a vegan, I love these as part of a meal & a snack as well. My favorite is to steam them in their pods (they sell microwaveable baggies) & I then just sprinkle a bit of and lime juice. Done & yum! Have you tried edamame? What's your favorite way to eat them?

28/07/2020

Plant milks for the win! Have you ever wondered which plant milk is best for you? In my latest post I talk about some of the most popular milk alternatives & share tips from a live segment I did with check it out in my link in bio🥛🌱🐄

11/07/2020

Dairy/ Milk alternatives segment I did with Good Morning Texas this morning. Are you curious about plant milk? Check out the TV interview! 🌱🥛https://www.wfaa.com/mobile/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/dairy-alternatives/287-30029d34-355e-45d9-bd15-c61b783dc284

Dairy alternatives

09/06/2020

As we remember & the catalyst of change he has awakened let's also remember that everyday we must not forget.. That this is not the first time have spoken up. Let's not forget that this work is not over this week, next month or next year. If you started self-work within, talks in your family or workplace I urge you to continue to do so for generations or start NOW. Centuries of needs a tremendous amount of work in all areas of life & as we take genuine action for systemic/sustainable change lets remember in the words of Gianna Floyd, that her "daddy changed the world" because he historically did.🖤
Mientras recordamos a y el catalizador del cambio que ha despertado, recordemos también que todos los días no debemos olvidar ... Que esta no es la primera vez que la gente habla sobre injusticias. No olvidemos que este trabajo no ha terminado esta semana, el próximo mes o el próximo año. Si comenzó a trabajar por su cuenta en su familia o en su lugar de trabajo, le insto a que continúe haciéndolo durante generaciones comienza AHORA. Siglos de necesitan una enorme cantidad de trabajo en todas las áreas de la vida y a que tomar medidas genuinas para un sistémico/sostenible, recordemos en palabras de Gianna Floyd, que su "papá cambió el mundo" porque históricamente ya lo hizo.🖤