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Chuckles
and Giggles with a Side of Nutrition...
Nationally-recognized Dietician dishes up
the latest in healthy Holiday treat
November 2007 (Medialink) - With
Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us,
now is the perfect time to begin planning
for parties, late nights and lots of eating.
Although temptation lurks in every corner,
especially for those who are trying to keep
off the pounds, there are creative, healthy
ways to entertain using versatile foods like
the avocado. From appetizers to desserts,
this fruit can add a delicious elegant touch
to any meal or gathering.
Did you know?
•Avocados provide nearly twenty vitamins and
minerals
•Avocados can help consumers meet the
dietary guidelines of the American Heart
Association, which are to eat a diet that is
low to moderate in fat
•Avocados have 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium
and 0.5 g saturated fat
Whether your holiday entertaining is well planned or spur of the
moment, dietician Dave Grotto can suggest
creative, effortless meals that are healthy
and will be sure to please all of your
guests. From spreads to dips to salads, he
can talk about incorporating the avocado
into any feast or party.
Talent/Guest: David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
Grotto is the president and founder of
Nutrition Housecall, LLC, nutrition
consulting firm that provides corporate
nutrition communications and also offers
personalized at-home dietary services.
He has served as national media spokesperson for the American
Dietetic Association for the past six years
and has been featured in numerous print,
radio and television interviews. Grotto
hosted the popular live radio program,
“Let’s Talk Health, CHICAGO!” for over 10 years and also hosted the television
program, Health & Lifestyles, Weekly, still
seen nationally on COLOURS television. He
has also been featured on CNN, Westwood One,
NPR, Fox News and has written articles that
have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Los
Angeles Times, USA Today and the Washington
Post.
Grotto also serves on the scientific advisory board at Men’s Health
magazine. His forthcoming book, 101 Foods
That Could Save Your Life! (Bantam-Dell), is
due out January, 2008.
For more information, go to
www.chileanavocados.org
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