Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 107: Seasonal Allergies? Try These Foods!
With the highly anticipated arrival of spring come a variety of seasonal allergies that are extremely uncomfortable and cause a lot of disruption in your day to day life. Allergy symptoms include runny noses, itchy red eyes, congestion and sneezing.
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 106: Important Foods for Hispanics
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger According to The United States Census Bureau the modern diet of Hispanics in the United States is influenced by the traditional eating patterns of their home countries, as well as by the dietary practices of the adopted
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 101-105: Finding Inspiration This Month
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger April gets us one step closer to summer, marking the start of spring. Take a minute to look back and acknowledge all the amazing things you have accomplished. You are amazing –get used to that. April brings you
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 100!! Take time to enjoy the Spring
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 90 – More energy Foods!
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Lean meats Lean meats like lean beef, pork, skinless chicken and turkey are filled with nutrients like B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and B6), which help the body’s metabolism, aid in red blood cell
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 89 – Energy Foods
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Nuts Nuts are a great source of magnesium, protein and antioxidants, and are rich in fiber as well as other vitamins and minerals. Just a handful of nuts a day can give you the
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 87 & 88 – Spring Brunch Recipe
Spring is a time to celebrate! For those wanting to add another easy brunch recipe to their recipe box, here is our favorite quiche recipe we had yesterday: Cheese Quiche Recipe Type: Brunch Author: Sylvia Meléndez-Klinger Prep time: 15 mins
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 86 – Inspirations for Spring: Cooking with Lamb
Divine Inspirations for Spring: Fresh, Succulent American Lamb A cherished food of many cuisines, lamb represents rebirth and rejuvenation in many cultures. With spring upon us, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, religions and social groups will make lamb part of
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 85: Top Ten Valuable Lessons
Today I received one of five 2013 Mujeres Destacadas Awards (see photo of all five 2013 Mujeres Destacatas). I am truly honored and grateful for the recognition given to me by La Raza Newspaper. This award reminds of the most
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 84: Vegetarian Diets: How to Get Enough Nutrients
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
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 83: Make Time to Shine!
Even if you’re not the perfect weight (yet!), be sure to step into the spotlight when you have a chance to shine. You’re more than just a number on the scale. Celebrate your talents, share your ideas, and dazzle people