About Moi

My name is Anna and I am the Munching Mamacita.

Self-proclaimed foodie and health food enthusiast, I am a fourth-year college student studying nutrition at the lovely University of Arizona, raised in a very loud Latin/Italian family (hence, the name mamacita) where great food was never lacking.

I love good food. I love to cook it, bake it, read about it, watch it on tv, visit it in restaurants and of course, EAT IT. What do I consider good food? Good food is not only what sustains and nourishes the body, but also the mind and soul. Therefore, I like to be mindful about what I am getting out of my food, beyond just tantalizing my tastebuds. That being said, after quite the tumultous path of eating habits, I have found myself to feel my best and brightest while keeping a mainly-vegetarian diet, with the occasional piece of fish added in here or there.

Although I love my cuddly and furry friends, I must admit that it is not so much for ethical purposes as much as how wonderful I feel when I avoid eating meat. Having previously been on the vegan bandwagon, I find it easy to find alternative choices to eating animal products while still keeping things tasty and interesting. I’m always up for new recipe suggestions and comments, so feel free to participate as I blog about the various twists and turns down the crazy path called my life.