By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian I often get asked about snacking, is this recommended, and what kinds of snacks should I be eating? Read on to learn more: Enjoying a snack can be a great way to curb hunger and keep your energy levels and concentration up throughout the day. Oftentimes, I… Continue Reading Snacking
“Diet Culture” & Social Media
By: Anita Daryanani, UCSD Dietetic Intern Photo by: Arielle Chen | Daily Trojan What Is “Diet Culture”? “Diet culture” refers to a set of beliefs that values thinness, appearance, and shape above health & well-being 1,2,3. Additionally, the concept places importance on restricting calories, normalizes negative self-talk, and labels certain foods as “good” and “bad”.… Continue Reading “Diet Culture” & Social Media
How to Decrease Food Guilt
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian How often do you look at a food and label it as either “good” or “bad?” Now, what happens when you eat a “bad” food? You might find yourself eating it quickly, without really tasting much of it and experiencing thoughts afterwards such as, “oh great, now… Continue Reading How to Decrease Food Guilt
Nutrition & The Immune System
Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian The focus on how to build and maintain a strong immune system has been at the forefront this year with COVID-19. Today we will explore how nutrition and our immune system are related and what you can do to optimize your immune system: Our immune system is impacted… Continue Reading Nutrition & The Immune System
Healthy for the Holidays
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian The holidays are a stressful time and this year is no different with the addition of COVID-19. Here are a few tips to stay healthy for the holidays: Try to keep some normalcy to your routine, including sleep, movement, eating habits. It can be easy to forgo… Continue Reading Healthy for the Holidays
Processed Foods
By Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Photos: Altagracia Art/Shutterstock.com We are often told to consume less “processed” foods but what does that even mean or look like? Processed foods are on a spectrum. The definition by the USDA defines a processed food as “one that has undergone any changes to its natural state.”… Continue Reading Processed Foods
What is Intuitive Eating?
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Are you sick of dieting? Tried all the latest diet trends out there and yet feel even worse about yourself and your body? Then I encourage you to try something different, Intuitive Eating. Intuitive Eating is something that you may have heard about recently, but it has… Continue Reading What is Intuitive Eating?
Kitchen Essentials & Recipe Inspiration
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Many of us have started cooking more during this COVID time. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned chef, it is helpful to have your kitchen stocked with the essentials: Pots & Pans: Having a saucepan and a frying pan are key kitchen essentials. Whether you’re… Continue Reading Kitchen Essentials & Recipe Inspiration
October Recipe Inspiration
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Fall is here and our registered Dietitian, Erin, put together a list of healthy and delicious recipes inspired by October! Poblano White Chicken Chili Harvest Tortellini Skillet Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup Miso Salmon with Sesame Ginger Noodles Roasted Cauliflower Farro with Pomegranate and Pistachios Click here to… Continue Reading October Recipe Inspiration
