Buying Tasty and Healthy

The "Buying Tasty and Healthy" program implemented by Community Health Promoters at El Centro Inc. has enabled us to help more than 2,000 families. They have participated in Healthy Eating talks, and we have referred them to various programs or organizations that will benefit them in the care of their health.

The talk about buying tasty and healthy food gives us the opportunity to explore other areas of importance. When planning what we are going to cook, we are also planning what we are going to spend as well as the diseases that a healthy diet can help prevent.

"Buying Tasty & Healthy" is a national program that is culturally appropriate for the Latino community. It’s offered in Spanish, and it talks about recipes, festivities and topics relevant to Latin Americans adapting to life in the United States.

For our program, the most important thing is to appreciate the value of our Latin food and strengthen our culture so that our children can connect with their culinary heritage. The goal is not to stop eating our typical dishes. It is to make them healthier. We teach eating with smaller portion sizes and substituting high-calorie ingredients to make our typical dishes healthier.

If you are interested in participating in our talks and learning to BUY RICH AND HEALTHY please contact us at 913-677-0100 and ask for a community health promoter.

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