While it might still be 75 degrees and sunny in San Diego, it’s still fall which means we’re getting excited about pumpkin! Canned pumpkin is available at any time of year, so you can enjoy these recipes at any time. Pumpkin is a great source of fiber, which helps keep you full, vitamin A, which […]
Archives for October 2018
The Lowdown: Coffee
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD & Markayla Stroubakis, UCSD Dietetic Intern Coffee is commonly used to help us wake up in the morning, or power through the day. Recent research has shown associations between coffee consumption and health benefits. A 2017 umbrella review concluded that coffee consumption was supported by significant associations with lower risk […]
What is Healthy?
What is Healthy? By Erin Kukura, MS, RD, UCSD Recreation Dietitian As a dietitian I often get asked what the “healthiest” way of eating is. Contrary to all the fads out there, there is no ultimate, magical way of eating. In fact, too much rigidity and stress due to restrictive or extreme eating habits is […]