by Nutrition and Wellness Consulting LLC | Jul 1, 2011 | Blog
To lower cholesterol, in addition to daily exercise and a diet low in saturated fats, consume the following: 1. Five servings/day of Fruits and Vegetables : Most people are unaware that fruits and vegetables are cholesterol reducing foods. Fruits and...
by Nutrition and Wellness Consulting LLC | Jun 29, 2011 | Blog, Recipes
Here is a refreshing fruity thirst quencher that you could enjoy on the 4th of July weekend. 2 Apricots 5-6 Baby carrots 1/2 cup frozen mangoes (you can use fresh fruit too, I just had fresh apricots and oranges today) 1/2 cup frozen peach 1/4 orange 1/4 inch ginger 1...
by Nutrition and Wellness Consulting LLC | Jun 4, 2011 | Blog
On June 2nd, First Lady Michelle Obama , Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin unveiled a new icon to complement the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans . The new symbol for healthy eating called MyPlate will help consumers make...
by Nutrition and Wellness Consulting LLC | May 1, 2011 | Blog, Recipes
After the last blog, a few of my freinds asked for what else can be done with over-ripe bananas. Here is a list of suggestions, if ever you are stuck with a “problem” of Overripe Bananas. Thanks to my friends and my RD colleagues who helped me with this...
by Nutrition and Wellness Consulting LLC | Apr 27, 2011 | Blog, Recipes
A dozen ain’t enuf! Facebook Status: “What do I do with a dozen of over-ripe bananas?” To solve this Gordian task, my friends did come to rescue with over a dozen of creative suggestions. This made me think…a dozen ain’t enough! To keep...