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?

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

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

By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian What are supplements? Dietary supplements can include a variety of components such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, enzymes and other ingredients taken in various forms such as a pill, gel, capsule, gummy, powder, drink or food. Most common examples include multivitamins, herbal supplements, probiotics and yes,… Continue Reading What are Supplements?

By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Beat the summer heat with these refreshing and tasty recipes, rounded up for you by our very own Registered Dietitian! Lemongrass Vermicelli Salad Honey Glazed Chicken Quesadillas + Peach Guacamole Quinoa Stone Fruit Salad BBQ Ranch Chicken Quinoa Bowls Orecchiette Pasta with Lemon Asparagus Click here to schedule… Continue Reading Summer Recipe Round Up

By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Probiotics have been a hot topic for the last few years and have been marketed as beneficial for improving gut health, skin and even mood but are any of these claims true? What’s so great about the gut?   The gut microbiome is individualized to each person… Continue Reading Probiotics & Prebiotics

By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Need some summer recipe inspiration? Our Registered Dietitian, Erin, put together a list of easy and healthy meals you can impress your quarantine team with this summer. Caprese Sandwich Sesame Chicken and Noodle Salad Zesty Lemon Zucchini Muffins Summer Breakfast Tacos Coconut Cauliflower Curry Click here to… Continue Reading Summer Recipe Roundup