Alicia Maher on CNN Latino Sin Limites with Elizabeth Espinosa, PART 2

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable than pork.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Pico de gallo is fresher and healthier, while canned salsa is more economical.

Chef Alicia Maher mentions that 'sopa de pata' is easy to make.

She expresses her fondness for 'leche poleada' and 'pupusas'.

She refers to 'pupusas' as being made with various fillings, including beans and cheese.

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