Read It, Know It, Choose It: Nutrition Labels Made Easy (Part 1) By Nicoletta Davis and Elizabeth von Klan, MS, RDN Brands slap on labels such as “made with natural ingredients, “gluten-free,” “light/lite,” “detoxifying,” and more — as if buzz words establish the healthfulness of a product. But do these labels ensure that the […]
Too Busy to Track? Improve Your Nutrition by Monitoring These 3 Essential Nutrients
Too Busy to Track? Improve Your Nutrition by Monitoring These 3 Essential Nutrients A minimalist approach of monitoring only fiber, added sugar, and protein can reduce the strain of micromanaging every nutrient when trying to improve your eating as a busy college student By Brandon Hyatt, MS, CSCS Master Personal Trainer With Elizabeth von […]
Spring Recipe Round-Up
By: Adriana Assenti, Dietetic Intern Reviewed By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD, Recreation Dietitian Spring is here and our Dietetic Intern gathered up some healthy and colorful springtime recipes for you to try! One-Pot Pasta Primavera with Shrimp Source: Epicurious Cast Iron Spring Hash Source: Food52 One Pan Tarragon Chicken with Asparagus, Leek and Lemon Source: […]
Farro + Roasted Chickpea Grain Bowl
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian photo by i heart vegetables Grain bowls are one of my favorite go-to meals! There are endless possibilities so you can make a variety of delicious, healthy meals. I find these make great lunches for the week ahead! (Click here for instructional YouTube video) Start with cooking […]
“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”. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]
