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Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza

Biography: Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza is a Vice President of Multicultural Markets at AARP. She focuses on working with and promoting positive social change within the Hispanic community.

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Our Battle with Food — Is It Cultural or Dietary?

Posted on 06/17/2013 by | Washington D.C. | Comments

Food | Home & Family | Your LifeFood. It’s one of our passion points, how we connect on an emotional level. It’s at the center and heart of every birthday party, wedding, baptism, funeral, and every social gathering you can think of. Today online platforms like Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube, blogs, and other innovative social media channels simplify meal preparation for these special occasions making recipe swapping even more popular than ever. As fun as it is to experiment with new recipes, we should be conscious and aware …

2013 International Women´s Month: The Latina Women Effect

Posted on 04/3/2013 by | Washington D.C. | Comments

Food | Legacy | Your LifeThe beginning of April is oftentimes associated with the culmination of International Women’s Month, giving us the perfect opportunity to take pause and recognize the outstanding achievement of Latinas.  Latina women who forge ahead, persevere, and make their mark, as they continue to open doors for others to follow.  Thank you for paving the way for me and other Latinas to follow!   It is with a great sense of pride and admiration that I am reminded of Latina trailblazers …

“Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”

Posted on 03/4/2013 by | Washington D.C. | Comments

Food | Personal Health | Your LifeIt’s said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, signaling the start of Spring.  There are many celebrations this month, from Easter to Saint Patrick’s Day, from Texas Independence Day to Save a Spider Day (no, I’m not kidding).  But it is also known as National Nutrition Month®! After spending half of February devouring chocolate, it’s time to get back into shape and start eating right. Since 1980, the Academy of Nutrition has pursued …

2013: It Is Time for Reinvention

Posted on 12/28/2012 by | Washington D.C. | Comments

Home & Family | Work | Your LifeIf you are reading this post it means that those alarmed interpretations of the Mayan calendar were wrong and we all have the best ahead of us. 2012 was a year when we talked about inequality, cared about our health and spoke up about the future of our Social Security and Medicare benefits, among many more topics. For the New Year, we have to deal with Uncle Sam, enjoy with precaution our beautiful winter to then prepare for another warm …

Latinos as Natural Caregivers

Posted on 12/18/2012 by | Washington D.C. | Comments

Caregiving | Home & Family | Personal HealthMy mom is my hero. She has always been a happy and independent person, but now, as she faces new health challenges that are rapidly changing, and I can only imagine how much she is suffering. My dad is her primary caretaker; my brothers and I are helping as much as we can. For us, as Latinos, it is our duty to take care of our loved ones, and often this sense of responsibility leads us to do everything on …

Latinos: November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Posted on 11/19/2012 by | Washington D.C. | Comments

Home & Family | Personal HealthFood is one of the most important passion points for Latinos. We are revelers of well-seasoned, abundant and succulent dishes, always enjoyed among family and friends. Sadly, some of our lifestyle choices put us at a greater risk of developing lifelong medical conditions. Diabetes is one of those illnesses. It is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood; and it has become “an urgent health problem in the Latino community,” according to the American Diabetes …

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