Frozen meal entrees can be a great staple to keep on hand for a quick dinner, or an easy lunch to bring with you to work or class. But, not all frozen meals are the same. Here are a few good options to stock up on! EVOL A wide selection of bowls, multi-serve meals, burritos […]

With the new year upon us it’s only natural to think about areas of our life we would like to improve upon, especially when it comes to our health. This is a great time to reflect on the past year and to map out where you’d like to be. However, all too often I find […]

One of the most common questions I get is how healthy frozen food is for you. The good news is that frozen food, especially fruits and vegetables is a budget-friendly, convenient option that makes eating healthy easier! Frozen fruits and vegetables are picked at their peak ripeness and flash-frozen. This means that nutritionally there is […]

Photo Credit: Culinary Hill Buddha Bowl https://www.culinaryhill.com/mediterranean-vegan-bowl/ You know how it goes. Class until 4pm, Gym until 5:30 and then 40$ worth of Safeway produce later you arrive home at 7:30, ravenous with at least 30 minutes of chopping and cooking ahead of you. Or…a bowl of frosted flakes? The temptation is real. Instead of […]

The holidays can be a joyous and stressful time of year. There are so many activities and parties to attend oftentimes around a lot of food. Here are a few tips to navigate this holiday season. Eat normally: It can be overwhelming to make food decisions around the holidays. I always recommend my clients to […]

By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD Breakfast is an important meal of the day. It oftentimes kickstarts our metabolism and can keep us satisfied and with enough energy levels to start our day. But, it can also be a challenging time of day getting ready for work or school.  Breakfast should be something that enhances your […]

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 […]

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? 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 […]