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.
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 2
Measurement day! As you get started it is important that you know where you are and where you want to go. Taking your measurements early in your journey will help you to see results not only at the scale but
Operation Shrink your Body
A new you for 2013! This is my gift to you for this year, so buckle up because we are taking off! As we start another year, I want to make sure I can help you either lose weight or
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: My Favorite Fish Taco Recipe
Grilled Tilapia Fish Tacos Recipe Type: Dinner Author: Sylvia Meléndez-Klinger Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 6 mins Total time: 16 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 (7.6 oz) packages Gorton’s frozen grilled Tilapia fillets with garlic butter 1 teaspoon
Back to School Nutrition Guide: Tips to Help Children Succeed in School
It’s hard to believe it is back to school time already! Now is a great time to get the family back on track for the new school year. Many parents worry about keeping the family healthy, so I have provided
More Reasons to Love Your Mangoes
If you have never tried a mango, this may be a good time to give mangoes a try. Keep reading because I will be sharing all the amazing benefits of mangoes and before you know, you will be falling in
4th of July Red, White & Blue: Calorie Saving Tips at the Grill
For most Americans, Independence Day means parades, fireworks and of course barbecue cook-outs. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2012 Independence Day survey conducted by research firm BIGinsight, nearly half of Americans celebrating this year, or 115 million
Helping Families Grow Healthy: 8 Tips to Fight Childhood Obesity
There are so many debates today about what families should do to prevent obesity and it seems like everything I hear is all about what foods to avoid and what not to do…we are been inundated with negative messages and
The Double Pyramid: A New Way of Looking at What You Eat
For years, we’ve been looking at the food pyramid, and now Myplate, as a guideline for healthy eating. Fruits, vegetables and grains form the foundation, a reminder that these foods should make up a major portion of a healthy diet.
“What’s for Dinner Mom?” Preparing Healthy Meals Your Family Will Love!
How many times have we heard the famous words, “What’s for dinner, mom?” When I became a new mom, I had dreams of serving the most delicious (and by the way nutritious) meals for my family…then reality hit! I really
Rescuing the Picky Eaters in Your Family
Not a day goes by without a mom asking me how to get a picky eater to start eating healthy foods. Without a doubt, picky eaters are of great concern to moms, but easing their worries is no easy task.
Plan Ahead for a Healthy Breakfast
Let’s face it: mornings are hectic. If you’re trying to get the kids ready for school or day care, and trying to get yourself ready for work, every minute counts. Who has time for a healthy breakfast? According to a