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Simply put, Sylvia Meléndez-Klinger has a passion for food and cooking. Here's one of her favorite recipes. Enjoy! Summer Tostada Salad Bursting with fresh flavors, these tostadas are sure to please. A fresh tomato salad tops corn tortillas layered with lettuce, beans, cheese and avocado. 3 medium tomatoes, chopped ¼ ...
read more >Back to School Nutrition Guide: Tips to help kids succeed in school from Sylvia Melendez, MS RD Hard to believe we are back to school! What a better time to buckle up and get the family back on track for the new school year. Many parents worry about keeping the family healthy so I have provided a few tips to get you g...
read more >by Sylvia Melendes, MS, RD, LDN, CPT Most people have no idea of how many calories, fat, sodium (salt), cholesterol, etc. they are consuming every day. I am always surprised to find out how little people now about what they are putting in their mouth! Every time I ask the question about how many calories are in an authentic enchilad...
read more >HOW TO EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS…GUILT-FREE by Sylvia Melendes, MS, RD, LDN, CPT FOOD AND HOLIDAYS go together. But as we all know, when friends and family are gathered around the table, it’s all too easy to overdo. On some holidays, many Americans eat an average of 8,220 calories and 418 grams of fat. That’s cl...
read more >The Importance of Eating Right for Hispanic Americans by Sylvia Melendes, MS, RD, LDN, CPT We all know that it is a good idea to eat correctly, but why is this so important? A well-balanced diet provides energy and nutrition to keep your body in optimal health. This includes not only eating an appropriate amount of fat, carbohydrate, and ...
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