Los Secretos de Maya

Overview

From tasty appetizers to scrumptious desserts, the 100 dishes in this health-conscious cookbook were created by an authoritative team comprised of a TV food show host, a professional chef, and a registered dietitian. Each recipe features tempting Latin flavors and an appealing combination of ingredients and spices, as well as recommendations for the prevention or control of particular diseases and conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, or cardiovascular concerns. Special projects highlight holiday favorites and delicious treats just for kids. Helpful shopping lists of key ingredients to keep in the pantry simplify the process of making wholesome food choices.  Desde aperitivos sabrosos hasta postres ricos, los 100 platos en este libro de cocina saludable fueron creados por un equipo autorizado que consta de una presentadora de un programa de televisión, un cocinero profesional y una especialista certificada en dietética. Cada receta incluye sabores latinos tentadores y una combinación apetitosa de ingredientes y especias, así como recomendaciones para la prevención o el control de enfermedades y condiciones particulares como el cáncer, la diabetes o problemas cardiovasculares. Proyectos específicos destacan platos favoritos para las fiestas y gustos deliciosos para los niños. Listas de compras útiles tienen los ingredientes esenciales que se deberían guardar en la despensa para simplificar el proceso de elegir la comida sana.

Author Biography

Malena Perdomo, RD, CDE, is a dietitian who designs and improves nutrition educational materials for Latinos. She is the secretary of Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition, the Latino nutrition specialist spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, and a member of a research team for Kaiser Permanente Colorado. Martín Limas-Villers is an internationally trained chef who has a daily one-hour radio show called La Cocina de Martín on La Buena Onda radio station in Denver. He also writes for the Denver Post, El Hispano, and Viva Colorado. Maya León-Meis is the creator and host of Maya’s Secrets, a health education television show geared toward the Latino community that has been airing in Colorado since 2006. They all live in Denver.