Dr. Manny Alvarez is a senior health correspondent for FOX News and a leading OB-GYN. His diet book, The Hot Latin Diet: The Fast Track Plan to a Bombshell Body
- Tomatillos – antioxidants
- Garbanzo beans – fiber, protein
- Avocado – good fat that lowers cholesterol
- Garlic – immune boosting, increased blood flow
- Cinnamon – lowers blood sugar levels
- Chiles – reduce inflammation and provide natural pain relief
- Cilantro – removes toxins from the body.
Do I think that Dr. Manny is on to something magical? Not on your life. But his recipes are healthy and look delicious. In fact, it’s possible that flavorful, spicy foods may leave you feeling more satisfied so you you’ll eat less. They’re certainly a lot tastier than living on bland, no-fat cottage cheese!
His recipes reminded me of a dish I had the other night. We hadn’t visited one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in a long time, and the menu had changed for the better. Now there were several enticing healthy seafood entrees. I was excited!
I ordered a cold shrimp salad – grilled shrimp served with raw red onions, cilantro, carrots, and slices of oranges, avocados, and cumbers. The sauce was made of pico de gallo mixed with orange and lime juice. It was very spicy, delicious, and something I could easily make at home – with a little less spice. (I’m a wimp.)
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That dish looks delicious. I am gonna have to try to make that.
Anne, you’ve put up a nice review with very useful information.
Glad to know about “Seven Latin Power Foods”.
Thanks for sharing.