Vilma featured in American Heart Association Holiday Article
December 7th, 2011As spokesperson for the American Heart Association–and all around health guru when it comes to eating health, living an active lifestyle and making you feel as if living a well-balanced, healthy life is just a part of your normal routine–Vilma Andari is always a key source for critical information related to this field.
Sometimes, critical information is as simple as changing your mindset about the holiday season: Reframe your fear of holiday bulge and instead empower yourself with knowledge of how to capitalize on seasonal holiday fare. Find out which tasty food you should savor this holiday season with tips from Vilma Andari and others in the American Heart Association Holiday feature article:
Seasonal, Heart-Healthy Holiday Foods
“Do you decorate for the holidays with a lot of color? Treat your dinner plate the same way.
‘Half of a meal should comprise fruits and vegetables that consist of a variety of colors,’ said Vilma Andari, president and founder of NutraHealthFood and a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association. ‘The other two quarters should be whole grains and healthy proteins.’
Make your holiday meals festive and healthy with a variety of richly colored fruits and vegetables — and don’t forget the herbs and spices. ‘Try to work fruits and veggies into everything from soups and stews to casseroles instead of just side dishes,’ Andari said.”