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 […]

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? […]

Trader Joe’s is one of my go-to grocery stores. They have great prices and quick, easy meals ideas that taste great and are made from wholesome ingredients. Here are a few ideas for quick meals to take with you to work or school or prepare for a quick dinner at home! Spicy Lentil Wrap with […]

By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD, UCSD Recreation Dietitian Looking to up your meal plan game with easy and delicious meals? Here are a few sheet pan meals to make your life easier! Sheet Pan Asian Salmon with Veggies 2. Sheet Pan Garlic Ginger Chicken and Broccoli 3. Sheet Pan Mexican Veggie Dinner 4. Sheet Pan […]

Need some healthy great snack ideas? These lists put together by our Registered Dietician Erin, will help keep your energy up and hold your hunger throughout the day! Sweet: Fruit + Peanut/Almond Butter Fruit + Nuts Yogurt (full-fat) + Berries and Nuts/Seeds Trail Mix Dark Chocolate Almonds Dark Chocolate Bar Banana + Peanut Butter/Almond Butter […]

If one of your goals this year is to pack your lunch more, and you need some lunch inspiration, here is a great list of resources to get started! 1.Black Bean Wrap 2.Lentil Basil Tomato Bruschetta 3.Trader Joe’s Balela Bean Salad INGREDIENTS TJ’s Balela Bean Salad TJ’s Tabbouleh Salad Feta cheese Extra Virgin Olive Oil […]

Frozen meal entrees can be a great staple to keep on hand for a quick dinner, or an easy lunch to bring with you to work or class. But, not all frozen meals are the same. Here are a few good options to stock up on! EVOL A wide selection of bowls, multi-serve meals, burritos […]

With the new year upon us it’s only natural to think about areas of our life we would like to improve upon, especially when it comes to our health. This is a great time to reflect on the past year and to map out where you’d like to be. However, all too often I find […]

One of the most common questions I get is how healthy frozen food is for you. The good news is that frozen food, especially fruits and vegetables is a budget-friendly, convenient option that makes eating healthy easier! Frozen fruits and vegetables are picked at their peak ripeness and flash-frozen. This means that nutritionally there is […]