With less than a week until Christmas, our days are busier than ever. There are the year-end holiday pageants and recitals for your children, last-minute shopping, celebrations at work and with friends, and out-of-town visitors starting to arrive. With everything going on and the assortment of goodies tempting you at every turn, who can focus on ...
read more >from Sylvia Melendez, MS RD ½ small cantaloupe or 1 small banana 4 cubes of low fat cheese 1 cup (8 oz.) fat free yogurt 6 large cucumber slices dipped in lime juice 1 frozen fruit juice bar ½ cup wheat cereal with ½ cup skim milk 1 medium orange or 20 grapes 2 cups fat free popcorn sprinkled with chile 10 whole roas...
read more >Here is one of my favorite recipes! White Fish with Lime Mango Salsa - Tender white fish fillets with a tropical tangy sauce Preparation Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 12 minutes Fish: 4 (5 to 6-ounces) white fish such as tilapia, flounder or orange roughy fish fillets 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon ground blac...
read more >Mango Yogurt Parfaits 6 Servings Prep time: 15 minutes 2 large ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and cubed 3 cups low fat vanilla greek yogurt 6 tablespoons low fat granola Puree 1 mango and spoon equal amounts into 6 clear plastic cups. Top each with 1/4 cup yogurt. Spoon cubed mango over the top, saving a few pieces for ga...
read more >Tex-Mex Mini Meatloaves from Sylvia Melendez, MS RD Cooking meat loaves in muffin cups helps get dinner on the table fast. These flavorful bites are fun for kids of all ages. Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 pound ground turkey breast 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup mild red salsa 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro 2 egg whi...
read more >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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