Hi ,

I'd like to ask you a huge favor. I'm not one to ask for handouts, but this is different. I'm on a mission to provide Latin food lovers a cookbook that not only provides recipes, but a holistic approach to nutrition.

For a long time I was obsessed with "dieting". You know, the type that you only eat chicken breasts and salads. Well quite honestly, that was doing more harm than good. I was depriving myself from not only nutrition, but from actually enjoying my food. By dieting I was creating negative emotions like resentment and guilt (which are also not good for our health and wellbeing).

So I decided to quit dieting, and really enjoy my foods without guilt. This lead me to start making the foods I love in a healthier way, just by replacing some key ingredients with wholesome nutritious foods. I was also able to significantly improve my digestive system by combining foods in a way that helps aid digestion, keeping my body in flow and feeling good!

I compiled everything I've learned from nutrition school, and life experiences into one cookbook called Healthy Rican: Put the Latin Spice in your Healthy Life!

Many of you already have it as an Ebook, however this time I've hired a Publishing team to re-design the book and launch it on every platform like Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble and more. Now we can all enjoy a beautiful printed cookbook if we choose to do so (and yes, I sometimes use my own cookbook for more elaborated recipes like pasteles and arroz con dulce).

Here's the new cover so you have an idea:

Up next, I started a Kickstarter campaign in which I'm asking for help to publish with a bang! In this campaign you can donate any amount, or choose one of the rewards which includes early access to the book.

With the funds, I will be able to set up a press release that will be sent to over 1000 media outlets. I will also be able to get it translated and published in Spanish (sooner than later as my budget only allowed for one design).

If you wish to support this project, please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nutritiondork/healthy-rican-cookbook

I would really appreciate the support. I'm keeping track of everyone that supports the project, and will send a surprise after the campaign is over (which is in 20 days!). Yikes!! I'm excited and nervous all at once. Excited to finally see this book come to life, and nervous hoping everything works out smoothly.

Regardless of the outcome, the book with be published. It's now a matter of how much of an impact we can create, and this is where you can help. :)

Thanks again for being here and being part of my journey.

Much Love,

xoxo

Mayra

P.S. No worries if you can't contribute to the Kickstarter campaign at this moment. You can still support this project by sharing with your friends, on social media or WhatsApp. :)