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 […]
Summer Weeknight Meals
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Looking for something light and fresh to make for a nice summer weeknight dinner? Our Dietician Erin put together a list of delicious and healthy meals that are easy to whip up and great for leftovers at school or the office! “Sweep the Kitchen” Pasta Salad […]
Q&A with Ria -Fitness Instructor Training Program Graduate!
Are you passionate about fitness? Learn how to teach group exercise and become a certified fitness instructor! UCSD Recreation proudly partners with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to offer this comprehensive program based on home study, workshops, classes, and internship. Here is a little Q&A with one of our most recent Fitness Instructor Graduates, […]
What is Intuitive Eating?
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Are you sick of dieting? Tried all the latest fad diets 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 […]
Summer Salad Bowls
Summer is almost here! Enjoy the hot weather with a cool salad bowl. These meals are easy to prep and don’t require a microwave to reheat! Fiesta Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/fiesta-mango-black-bean-quinoa-salad/ Avocado Tomato Chickpea Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/mediterranean-avocado-chickpea-pasta-salad/ Thai Curry Soba Noodle Bowls https://www.hummusapien.com/thai-curry-soba-noodle-bowls/ Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls […]
2019 Sports Clubs Winners
That’s a wrap on the 2019 Sports Club year! At our annual banquet we awarded some of our amazing athletes and coaches for their hard work, sportsmanship and community service. And the winners are… COACH OF THE YEAR The Brault Family – Women’s Volleyball Team Hector Sancehez – Men’s Water Polo Team OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP […]
Carbohydrates: Fact V. Fiction
By Vanessa Minehan, Dietetic Intern There is a stigma surrounding carbohydrates, but they are not bad for you. Carbohydrates also referred to as carbs, is a food required by the human body to function every day. The body requires a breakdown of carbs into glucose for fuel. Your brain and muscles prefer this source of […]
Carbohydrates: Fact V. Fiction
By Vanessa Minehan, Dietetic Intern There is a stigma surrounding carbohydrates, but they are not bad for you. Carbohydrates also referred to as carbs, is a food required by the human body to function every day. The body requires a breakdown of carbs into glucose for fuel. Your brain and muscles prefer this source of […]
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 […]
