By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Want a healthy, home cooked meal without the hassle? Try one of these quick 20 minutes or less meals picked by our Registered Dietitian, Erin! Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos Sesame Soba Noodles Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe Mediterranean Couscous Bowls Vegetarian Breakfast Quesadillas Click here to […]
Healthy, No-Cook Meal Ideas
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD, UCSD Recreation Dietitian Whether you don’t have access to a full kitchen or just want to make something quick, easy and relatively healthy without dirtying a ton of dishes, here are a few ideas for you! Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich Spicy Tuna Guacamole Bowls Hearty Black Bean Quesadilla Teriyaki Salmon Wraps […]
How to Cope with your Emotions without Food: How to Stop Stress Eating
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD, UCSD Recreation Dietitian There is no doubt about it that we are living in some pretty unsettling times. We are all trying to cope the best we can and eating may be your go-to way to manage anxiety, distress and to self-soothe. We eat for a variety of reasons and sometimes […]
Myths about Intuitive Eating
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Last month, I wrote an article all about Intuitive Eating. However, there are a few misconceptions out there. Read on to learn more about fact versus fiction. Myths about Intuitive Eating: “If I eat whatever I want, I will just eat brownies all day” – This is […]
Slow Cooker Recipes
Do you ever wish that dinner was waiting for you when you got home? Well, it’s possible with a crockpot! You place all the items in the pot in the morning, leave it on low to cook all day until you get home! Best part is you only have to wash one dish! Check out […]
Easy Dorm Room Recipes
By Vanessa Minehan, Dietetic Intern 1. Simple Spaghetti Squash (Recipe and Picture from Tawnie Kroll, RDN) https://krollskorner.com/recipes/simple-spaghetti-squash/ INGREDIENTS 1 spaghetti squash Large or small, depending on how much leftovers you want or how many you are feeding 1 jar marinara sauce 2 Tbsp. olive oil Optional: 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 clove fresh garlic minced 2 Tbsp. fresh basil Crumble a turkey patty on top […]
How to Curb Cravings
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD, UCSD Recreation Dietitian Do you ever get an intense craving for a candy bar in the afternoon, or find yourself always craving something sweet or salty after dinner, while watching Netflix? Well, cravings can be caused for a variety of reasons and they aren’t all bad! In fact, food cravings are […]
Spring Recipe Inspiration
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD Spring is a great time of year, not only is it warmer with more hours of daylight but we also get so many fruits and vegetables in season! A few include apricots, arugula, asparagus, beets, broccoli, carrots, chard, cherries, kiwi, kumquats, peas, radishes, and strawberries. Check out these recipes to […]
How To Get Started With Meal Planning
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD, UCSD Recreation Dietitian Ever feel like you want to prepare more meals at home but don’t know where to start, or get overwhelmed by all the cooking and time involved? Then you’re in the right place! Here are a few tips to get started with meal planning. What is Meal Planning? […]
