Nutrition Dork

  Hey, It’s Mayra  the Owner and Founder of Healthy Rican. I’m thrilled to announce our partnership with Whole30 and our Whole30 Approved seasonings! As a Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach that has been through the Whole30 experience twice! I am pleased to partner up with Whole30 and support you on your journey with our flavorful Latin inspired seasonings.  As a Latin / Puerto Rican, it is really important to me to make sure my healthy meals are as flavorful as my Abuela’s (grandmother’s) food. These flavors are comfort, and for many of us, our happy place. Some of my best memories with my grandmothers involved food. In a way food represents love in our culture. And I wanted to bring this love to the World through Healthy Rican. A line of seasonings which include traditional Latin / Puerto Rican favorites like adobo, sazón, and sofrito seasonings. Partnering up with Whole30 is a great opportunity for Healthy Rican to honor a big part of our mission, which is to show how eating hea

  What is Bacalao? In Puerto Rico, a salted cod fish is known as “Bacalao.” Salted cod is when the cod has been preserved by drying after salting. This process was done to ensure that the fishermen in Portugal and European countries could have the food they needed for many months at sea. It was introduced to the Caribbean islands in the 16th century. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dried_and_salted_cod] Bacalao is used in many ways in Puerto Rican dishes. Gazpacho is one of the most popular. However, you will find Bacalao as a stew, like a fritter, and much more in rice. Many generations have used Bacalao, which is considered relatively healthy. This salted cod fish is high in protein, omegas, and healthy fats. Codfish health benefits include; high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, the same type found in oily fish or seafood like salmon, mackerel, and sardines. It’s also one of the few best vitamin D–rich foods. Omega-3 fatty acids and healthy fats are proven to improve joint