Author Velda de la Garza, MS, RD resides in McAllen, Texas and provides nutrition consultation with her husband who is a cardiothorasic surgeon. Her Hispanic heritage gives Velda a first-hand knowledge of typical Mexican foods. A registered dietitian, she is keenly aware of the health problems affecting Hispanics due to excess calories, fat and cholesterol. Velda feels a strong need to promote better health for this population as well as inspire others to eat nutritious Mexican food. Velda received her Bachelors degree in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her dietetic internship at St. Marys hospital of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She earned a Masters of Science degree in Nutrition from Texas Womans University. Now with her own private practice, she uses her knowledge of nutrition and her love of Mexican food to help others share in healthy Mexican cuisine.
... turned a treasure trove of family and friends recipes into a collection of easy-to-prepare, heart healthy dishes. --
Aspire MagazineThere are dozens of good books out there now with low-fat Mexican recipes. One of the best books to look for is Healthy Mexican Cooking.
-- -- Texas Monthly Magazine
There are dozens of good books out there now with low-fat Mexican recipes... best books.. is Healthy Mexican Cooking. -- -- Texas Monthly Magazine