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 […]
10 Easy Recipes to use with Pumpkin
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 […]
The Lowdown: Coffee
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?
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 […]
Southwestern Spinach Wrap
Try this delicious, healthy, and easy recipe by our Registered Dietician for a great lunch on the go! Serves: 1 Ingredients: Spinach tortilla Black beans Trader Joe’s Chopped Salad Mix Salsa Avocado Optional Toppings: Pumpkin seeds, cheese Directions: Warm tortilla on skillet and place on plate. Spoon black beans down center of tortilla Add chopped […]
Berry Overnight Oats
Ingredients: ½ cup uncooked oats ½ cup greek yogurt ½ cup milk (of your choice) 1 tsp cinnamon ½ cup frozen berries or fruit of your choice 1 TBSP peanut butter or nut butter/nuts https://unsplash.com/photos/bTeq5aJL_J0 Directions: Mix oats with yogurt, milk and cinnamon in a glass Tupperware. Add frozen berries and spoonful of peanut butter. […]
What Does Hunger Feel Like?
Written by Erika Kukura Have you ever asked yourself what hunger feels like? Hunger can be felt physically in our stomachs or we may notice other sensations. Typical signs of hunger include: Gurgling/rumbling sensation in the stomach Empty feeling in the stomach Thinking about food, what to eat at your next meal Fatigue/Low energy Lack […]
The Downfalls of Dieting
Written by: Erin Kukura, MS, RD The New Year is upon us which means so is the bombardment of dieting messages. We resolve to “eat clean,” “cut out sugar,” or “lose x amount of lbs.” Only to find ourselves burnt out, frustrated and unable to “stick with it” by January 31st. So why are diets unsuccessful […]
The Keyword Is Balance– A Chat with our New Dietitian
Are you worried that you aren’t getting the right nutrients in your diet? Are you thinking that this holiday season is going to add more unhealthy food than usual into your diet? Well, our new Registered Dietitian, Prashila Mistry, has some helpful hints for the holiday season and pointers that can be used every day to […]
