The Healthy Rican cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes: it’s a guide to making traditional Puerto Rican dishes in a healthier, more intentional way.

Mayra Luz Colón combines her love for culture with her background in holistic nutrition to help others cook with both flavor and purpose. She doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to health. Instead, she emphasizes that everyone has unique needs, and that there’s no single “perfect” diet.

That’s why the cookbook is paleo- and gluten-free-friendly, with additional tips for vegan options.

Mayra also highlights ingredients known to support better digestion and overall wellness. Throughout the book, you’ll find suggestions on which foods are easier to digest and how to combine ingredients in a way that supports your body’s natural rhythm.

By sharing her holistic approach to eating, Mayra hopes to inspire others to choose wholesome ingredients and embrace a healthier way of cooking without giving up the flavors of home.