About this item
"Mexican food has always been my go-to comfort food. And with Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook, Eddie shows us that we can enjoy the rich flavors of Mexico in a healthful way that not only nourishes the soul, but our entire body." -Mara Celeste Arrars Tamales. Enchiladas. Churros. There are so many delicious reasons to love Mexican food. Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook takes a twist that's both mouthwatering and healthy on these classic dishes. Renowned chef Eddie Garza combines his innovative cooking techniques with traditional Mexican staples. As a leading voice on Latino health and nutrition, Garza is committed to finding healthier ways to enjoy delicious Mexican fare without animal ingredients - and with Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook he does exactly that.
About the Author
Eddie Garza is Senior Manager of Food & Nutrition for the Humane Society of the United States and is a leading figure in the movement to reform food systems in Latino communities. Garza and his work have been featured by a wide variety of media outlets in the United States and Mexico, including CNN, Fox News Latino, TV Azteca, Latin Times, and Telemundo and Univision.
Garza has collaborated with some of the nation's most influential school districts and higher education institutions to develop and implement innovative plant-based meal programs, and has conducted culinary trainings and ideations for major hospitals, restaurant groups, culinary schools, and public school systems in regions with high Hispanic populations.
He's a sought-after speaker, culinary coach, published writer, and thought leader on issues related to Latino health, and has lectured and presented at top universities, public school forums and major conferences, including South by Southwest in Austin and ExpoSer in Mexico City.
