Decolonize Your Diet: Plant-Based Mexican-American Recipes for Health and Healing

Discover "Decolonize Your Diet: Plant-Based Mexican-American Recipes for Health and Healing," a transformative cookbook by Luz Calvo and Catriona Rueda Esquibel. This work reimagines traditional Mexican cuisine by embracing indigenous ingredients, offering over 100 vibrant recipes that promote both physical health and cultural connection. 

Key Features:

• Cultural Reclamation: The authors delve into centuries-old culinary traditions, reclaiming heritage crops like corn, beans, squash, and herbs to combat modern health issues.

• Diverse Recipes: Enjoy a variety of dishes such as Kabocha Squash in Green Pipian, Aguachile de Quinoa, Mesquite Corn Tortillas, Tepary Bean Salad, and Amaranth Chocolate Cake.

• Health Focus: The cookbook emphasizes plant-based meals rich in indigenous ingredients, aiming to improve health and well-being.

Why Choose This Book?

"Decolonize Your Diet" is more than a collection of recipes; it's a movement towards embracing ancestral foods for better health and a deeper cultural connection. Authored by professors Luz Calvo and Catriona Rueda Esquibel, who transformed their own diets following a cancer diagnosis, this book serves as a guide to reclaiming culinary heritage and fostering well-being.