Claudia M. González MS. RD.
Claudia M. González MS. RD. LD/N
Nutrition and Dietetics Expert

Claudia M. González MS. RD. has a consulting practice in nutrition, focusing on wellness, medical disorders, and prevention. She is also a consultant dietitian for weight loss centers, elderly services, food banks, children's centers, and diabetes community clinics, where she assesses patient's nutritional needs, monitors their clinical progress, helps them achieve their goals, and gives lectures on the latest health issues. She also develops and reviews menus for the restaurant industry and catering services.

Claudia regularly lectures to local, national, and international organizations on a variety of nutritional and health issues, with special focus on the nutritional needs of ethnic groups. She also translates and adapts nutrition materials for Latino audiences and also writes for several print media outlets. Her articles have appeared in magazines such as BodasUSA, Shape en Español, Healthy Kids en Español, Siempre Mujer, Latina, Univision Online, and MiDieta.com; and shares her nutritional expertise as a frequent guest on national television shows such as "Despierta América", "Aquí y Ahora", "Primer Impacto", "Sábado Gigante", "Sabroso", CNN en Español, as well as local and national news programs. Claudia is the co-author of "GORDITO Doesn't Mean Healthy", which offers a treatment plan for overweight Latino children. Her popular writing also includes contributions to national TV anchor personality, Giselle Blondet's book "Con los Pies en la Tierra".

Claudia is a Nutrition Consultant for the U.S. Food Industry with emphasis on Latino issues, and has served as a nutrition expert at International Food Shows around the world. She previously served for six years as a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. She holds a bachelor's degree in Dietetics and Nutrition, and a Masters' degree in Communications from Florida International University.

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Eating Healthy on a Budget
Claudia M. González MS. RD. LDN
Certified Dietician

Do you worry about today’s economy? Do you feel you can’t prepare your favorite traditional foods because of budget constraints? Many people believe that cutting back on food costs means that you can't buy healthy food anymore or eat what you and your family like.

Healthy and Fast Meals for Your Family

Healthy and Fast Meals for Your Family
Claudia M. González, MS, RD, LDN
Certified Dietician
  
Providing healthy meals to our children is always a priority. Whether we work full time or stay at home, most mothers worry about what to feed our children, and we ask ourselves, what will I cook today?

Myths and Realities about the Corn Tortilla

Myths and Realities about the Corn Tortilla
Claudia M. González, MS, RD, LDN
Certified Dietician

Are tortillas or carbohydrates fattening?
Carbohydrates are the favorite energy source for the body and brain. This energy is life and health. However, too many calories and carbohydrates can result in excess weight, just as too many calories from proteins and fats can also result in excess weight and obesity.

Traditional Food versus Fast Food

Traditional Food versus Fast Food
What to eat?
Claudia M. González MS. RD. LDN
Certified Dietician


Will I eat homemade food or fast food today? Will I cook something at home, or will the lack of time influence me to eat out?

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