By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Enjoy these delicious May produce! Zucchini Zucchini is a low calorie vegetable, rich in flavonoid poly-phenolic antioxidants such as carotene, lutein and zea-xanthin. They are a very good source of potassium, vitamin A and the
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger I love May! The beautiful Spring colors and wonderful produce rejuvenate my spirits. Let’s get started by enjoying some of the fruits of the month 🙂 Cherries Cherries are nutritious, delicious and fun to
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Studies have shown that 95% of all women are not satisfied with the way they look. And by this I do not mean their hair, nail and skin health, but the dissatisfaction with their
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Mother s day is almost here and as we all know, there is no person more important or loving that a mother. A mother is the only person that puts our needs first and
The versatile strawberry stretches beyond shortcake, inspiring unexpected savory and sweet dishes. Strawberries are a key ingredient in endlessly creative recipes. Try these new ideas: Blend with garbanzo beans and lemon juice to make a tart hummus String on rosemary-stem
May is National Strawberry Month, a time when farmers and consumers alike celebrate the peak abundance of America’s favorite fruit. Strawberries are a fond and familiar fare at any time of day. According to the U.S. Department of Food and
Start your day with breakfast – No matter what time you get up, try to start your day with breakfast. Skipping breakfast is like running a car on empty. When we skip breakfast, not only are we missing out on
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Eating healthy while traveling has always been difficult. The main reason being, that there are a limited number of places that provide you with enough variety and high quality meals that meet your dietary
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Many people choose a vegetarian life style for many reasons, such as health, environmental, and/or ethical reasons. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or poultry. Vegans, in addition to being vegetarian, do not use other animal
Looking to aim for a healthy balanced meal? The foods we choose to consume on a daily basis are considered the foundation of our diet. So we must choose wisely. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 defines a “Healthy Diet”
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger We are entering the second part of March, so a fresh new batch of weight loss tips are in order, to help you stay motivated and focused on what you are doing! So if
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger I recently attended the American College of Cardiologist Annual conference, which reminded me of the importance of keeping your heart healthy. Here are some tips to help you along the way: Heart disease is
