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 […]
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? […]
