By Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian What is the Keto Diet? The ketogenic diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet, touted for health benefits such as short-term weight loss and improvements in cholesterol and lipid levels (1). It was originally designed for children who suffer from epilepsy as a possible alternative treatment… Continue Reading What is the Keto Diet?
Meal Prepping – Power Hour
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Ever felt like you have too little time and energy to actually prepare more meals at home? Erin Kukura, UCSD Recreation’s Registered Dietitian shares her shortcut for meal prepping (bonus- it takes less than 1 hour each week). Most of us don’t have time to cook for… Continue Reading Meal Prepping – Power Hour
Recipe Round-Up (20-minutes or less meals)
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… Continue Reading Recipe Round-Up (20-minutes or less meals)
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… Continue Reading Healthy, No-Cook Meal Ideas
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… Continue Reading How to Cope with your Emotions without Food: How to Stop Stress Eating
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… Continue Reading Myths about Intuitive Eating
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… Continue Reading Slow Cooker Recipes
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… Continue Reading Easy Dorm Room Recipes
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… Continue Reading How to Curb Cravings
