Health

Growing up I wasn't much of a mango fan even though my family grew mangoes in their backyard. Now that I'm older, I can't believe I didn't like mangoes! They are chock full of vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber and potassium. They also increase your energy, lower your weight, and best of all, give you [...]

With growing boys young men at home, my grocery bill was pretty expensive. It's was one of my largest bills after rent and garage. Cutting back on food was not an option. They needed their substance! So, I discovered another way. Food waste reduction. One day I had a eureka moment as I was organizing [...]

Puerto Rican actress and Latina On a Mission, Gina Rodriguez is taking a stand on bullying. Working with the Be Good to Each Other campaign, she is raising awareness during National Bully Awareness Month. Growing up I often heard adults state that children and teens were just horsing around. However, we now know that bullying, both [...]

Dear Readers, I feel as if I owe you an explanation and an apology. So much has happened in my life and I have to admit blogging fell to the wayside. Without getting into the specifics, I've had a few health scares, from blood clots, to unexplained bruising, inflammation and heart pains. Thankfully, the doctor [...]

These past two months have been pretty busy. My youngest is graduating from middle school and my oldest is leaving to Ireland the day after. Wanting to spend as much time with them as possible, we’ve been hosting gatherings every weekend. Thankfully, we discovered Hot Pockets through a sponsored blog campaign. The boys and their [...]

We have a lot of family and social gatherings during the warmer months and my Watermelon Salad Bowl Recipe is always a great hit with kids and adults alike. It's also easy to make and perfect for hot summer days! When having a family gathering, or party with friends, I try to be creative. I like [...]

FreshDirect + Foodily Make Meals Pop Right into Your Cart with their newest online recipe tool called PopCart. Work, school, and everyday responsibilities can sometimes sap our spirit, especially when the to-do list seems longer than the day. Finding a way to take some of that time back so that you stress less, and enjoy [...]

I grew up eating arroz con leche. It was a warm treat served during the cold days. To this day, the taste of arroz con leche transports me to my childhood. Now that I'm older, and watching my girlish figure and cholesterol, I've tweaked my family's original recipe to make a Sabroso Saturday: Healthy, Light [...]

Join Latina On a Mission at the Bronx Museum on November 15, 2014 during Diabetes Awareness Month. The event, presented by Novel Research of New York, will celebrate health advocates, entrepreneurs and honor a special guest. Free Event: Social Health + Social Impact at the @BronxMuseum The event, FREE to attend, will include discussions on [...]