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
Happy New Year! At this time of the year, nutrition news can be overwhelming! Eat this food not this other food, fast twice a week, eat all you want, but wait! this is a bad food and this one is
I always tell my patients that it is much easier (and less costly) to develop and keep healthy habits early on rather than develop type 2 diabetes and deal with restrictions and worries on a daily basis. Understanding and recognizing
Servings: 8 servings (1 cup each) 3 cups water 1-1/2 cups quinoa, uncooked 1 (15 oz.) canned black beans, rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 roma tomatoes, diced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablesppons
March is the official National Nutrition Month and I usually take this opportunity to elevate my nutrition messages a little higher. Here we are in March, the beginning of spring and the diet talk continues to trend well beyond New
Unsurprisingly, the number of diets that promise quick fixes have increased over the past years. With so many options to choose from, dieters are opting for faddism rather than realism when it comes to weight loss. According to the HealthResearchFunding.org,
For many people, a first step in the fight to lose weight is to replace added sugars in beverages and foods with low calorie sweeteners. But among Hispanics in the United States, who face a growing problem with overweight and
During the long cold winter, many of us put on a few extra pounds. Now that spring is here, it’s time to shake off the extra pounds for a healthier you! National Nutrition Month is a great time to focus
Incorporate more fiber in your diet. You have probably heard this many times before but do you know why fiber is actually important? Fiber plays an important role for your digestive system and helps alleviate constipation. Foods containing fiber offer
The key to success in everything you do is preparation. The more time you spend preparing, planning and organizing, the greater your success will be. This is also true when it comes to adopting a healthier lifestyle. If you’re ready to
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Eating out when on a diet or a healthy eating plan can most often be hard! Temptation is stronger than ever and the quality of your food can sometimes happen to not be what
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger For many of us, having a healthy life style meansgetting regular exercise and a balanced and nutritious diet. Every day spent without caving into temptation is considered a great victory. But there is a
