Latinas are vulnerable to developing eating disorders because of our cultural mores, our oppressed social conditions and generational violence. I checked into rehab for my eating disorder and it was an incredibly white-centered experience. Treatment models MUST acknowledge Latinas and us as Latina, must empower ourselves to demand treatment. I
There is no stronger connection to your ancestors than eating what they have planted and grown in their past life for you. There’s no surprise we do not have whole-foods in the hood. There’s also no surprise I can find a liquor store around my block faster than
Wellness + Self-Care contributor, Tamaya Garcia, Founder, Spanglish Vegan Kitchen Shifting Food Culture for Latino Families. I Share Life + Home Cooked Plant Based Dishes Using Healthy Latino-Centric Ingredients. All Vegan! I’m feeling really good about 39! I think it has a lot to do with my own acceptance and realization
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