Casa Velas, a boutique adults-only hotel in Puerto Vallarta, has launched its latest amenity: Taco Therapy. Assisting in anxiety and stress relief, Taco Therapy is a culinary wellness experience available through August.
The new tasting experience includes four curated tacos that provide holistic benefits. The four tacos, each of which is served in lettuce leaves, include:
The Antioxidant taco is made with buñuelo (fried dough fritter), chocolate ganache, and berries. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Velas Resorts
Anti-anxiety taco: Made with asparagus, avocado, salmon and spinach. Asparagus is a good source of folate, which helps produce serotonin. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been found to have mood-stabilizing effects. Spinach has magnesium, which helps regulate neurotransmitters and promotes relaxation.
Dream taco: Ingredients include carrots and chicken breast. Carrots have several vitamins and minerals, including potassium, which aids in muscle relaxation and sleep. Chicken breast has protein and the amino acid tryptophan, which aids sleep.
Stress-relieving taco: This option includes tuna, spinach, garlic and sesame seeds. Tuna is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Garlic contains compounds that can help modulate the body's stress response. Sesame seeds are a good source of nutrients, including magnesium.
Antioxidant taco: This sweet taco features chocolate ganache and berries wrapped in a fried dough fritter. Dark chocolate and berries are both rich in antioxidants.
Taco Therapy is included in the nightly all-inclusive rate.