Sylvia Meléndez Klinger, MS, RD, LDN, is founder of Hispanic Food Communications, Inc, a nutrition and food communications consulting company. Sylvia provides nutrition and culinary consulting services to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
Chicago Fire Soccer Team Nourishing Recipes
Sponsored by the Midwest Dairy Council Football season has arrived and soccer is in full swing! Feeding a winning team with diverse backgrounds can be real challenging! Therefore feeding your our future champions with different likes and dislikes can be
From Tree to Table: The Journey of Pecans and their Nutritional Benefits
By Jessica Gonzalez and Sylvia Klinger Incorporating pecans into your diet can be a simple, easy, and delicious way to support your health. Whether you use them in your favorite dishes or enjoy them as a quick snack, pecans are
Taking a Closer Look at Processed Foods
By Meghan Roy and Sylvia Klinger When we think of processed foods, we often attribute them to being unhealthy because they may have higher amounts of salts, fats, sugars, artificial ingredients, etc. However, what we fail to realize is that
Beans for Breakfast? Beans can help boost the first meal of the day
Beans rule in our Hispanic homes. Beans are a staple at every meal, and breakfast is no exception. The trick is to find a delicious breakfast recipe that is appealing, delicious and by the way nutrient dense. This recipe was
SOY – The Super Versatile Ingredient You Want to Include
By Sylvia Klinger, MS, RD, DBA, LDN, CPT Looking for easy ways to boost your nutritional intake and support a healthy lifestyle? Simple changes can make a big difference. Whether you are a rookie in the kitchen or an experienced
The Power of Beans
by Araceli Maldonado, Dietetic Intern and sylvia Klinger, DBA, MS, RDN Beans have been a staple food in Latin America for thousands of years. Beans have many nutrients including protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium. It’s no wonder you’ll find
Food shaming brings real madness!
By Araceli Maldonado, Dietetic Intern and Sylvia Klinger, DBA, MA, RDN Diet culture often sends a message that healthy meals only come in the form of grilled chicken breasts, brown rice, and steamed vegetables. You might even see this in
Kitchen help is on the way: Everything you need to know to start making a home meal today!
Plan ahead This could save you not only time but money. Start by writing 5 main meals. Then add a vegetable or side dish that may be already prepared. You may venture for vegetables that are in season. You will
Have you had enough cookies yet? Here is a Guide to Balance all the festive Treats
The holidays can be bittersweet…we want to look stunning while at the same time eating our way through the endless parties with overflowing portions of indulging foods. This is one of the topics I get asked about constantly during the
Pumpkin Soup with Apple and Fall Spices This delicious soup is perfect for the fall season. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup white onion, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1 can (15 ounces)
Mole Poblano Saludable
4 chiles pasilla secos 1/4 taza de pepitas 2 cucharadas de ajonjolí 2 cucharadas de aceite vegetal 1 cebolla grande, picada 3 dientes de ajo, machacados 1 cucharadita de hojas secas de orégano o 2 cucharadas de orégano fresco 1/2