Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Asparagus The asparagus vegetable very low in calories, 100 g fresh spears are only 20 calories. The asparagus spears are good source of anti-oxidants, carotenes, and folate. Asparagus spears are also rich in B-complex vitamins that have
Make a habit to measure your food portions for a few weeks until you understand how much food you are consuming versus what your body needs.
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Strawberries Strawberries are low in calories, but high in nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Fresh strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, B complex vitamins, vitamin A and vitamin E. They contain a good amount
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Apricots Apricots are of Asian origin, and are closely related to peaches and nectarines. These fruits are low in calories, containing 50 calories per 100 g. Apricots are rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, minerals
I recently got this inexpensive air popcorn popper, which is not only saving me money, but a bundle of calories too! Also, I love creating my own flavors without all the added fat. Here are a few of my favorites:
Hard to believe we started this journey 61 days ago (2 months)! I sure hope you are all making progress – eating a lot less, trying new recipes, while exercising on most days. At this point it’s important that you
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger The arrival of spring always manages to sneak up on you…although for some time you can almost start to fell it, making it’s way in your life, filling it with that fresh sent that
FISH WITH CITRUS SAUCE Fish steaks marinated in a tropical sauce typical of the state of Yucatan, Mexico. FISH WITH CITRUS SAUCE Cuisine: Mexican Author: Sylvia Meléndez-Klinger Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves:
Getting the Most Out of Juice As a nutritionist, I will like to share the following tips to help you navigate the juice aisle and help you select 100 percent juices for your family: Look for 100 percent: Make sure
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Breakfast Banana-berry smoothie Smoothies are great breakfast options. They provide the necessary amount of nutrients to start the day fully energized. Smoothies have to be looked at as a complete meal and not as
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Breakfast Mushroom and bell pepper omelet – 2 egg whites and 1 egg yolk/ serving. Eggs are a great source of protein for your daily diet. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger MONDAY Breakfast Muesli with fat free yogurt, walnuts, cranberries and banana – add one cup of muesli and half a cup of fat free yogurt. Stir in the walnuts and refrigerate over night. In
