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NUTRITION
Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian
(858) 822-5982 | ekukura@ucsd.edu
Welcome!
My name is Erin Kukura and I am the Recreation Registered Dietitian at RIMAC. I’d like to introduce myself and share a little bit about me with all of you! I’m a UC San Diego alumni and I’m so excited to be working where I had such a great college experience! I am passionate about working with others to live healthier, happier lives and to most importantly have a healthy relationship with food! In my free time you can find me baking cookies, taking walks with my dog Brody, practicing yoga, reading, and drinking tea. Do feel free to reach out with any questions or comments or if you are interested in becoming 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...
Summer Recipe Round Up
Beat the summer heat with these refreshing and tasty recipes, rounded up for you by our very own Registered Dietitian!.....
Probiotics & Prebiotics
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?.....
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) has grown in popularity in recent years, but fasting has been practiced for generations in various cultures and religions. There are different variations of IF including 16:8, alternate day fasting and a few others that have restrictions around when food can be eaten and some also limit the total number of calories consumed.....
Summer Recipe Round up with Erin
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.....
What is the Keto Diet?
The ketogenic diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet, touted for health benefits such as short-term weight loss and improvements in cholesterol and lipid levels (1). It was originally designed for children who suffer from epilepsy as a possible alternative treatment to those who were not responsive to medications....
Nutrition Byte: Eating While Working or Studying from Home
You’re probably getting used to being at home 24/7 and figuring out how to keep some sense of normalcy. Figuring out how to eat with all of this can be challenging. Luckily, here are a few tips when it comes to eating while working from home...
Pack Your Lunch Inspiration
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!
Healthy Frozen Meal Entrees
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!
Nutrition Byte: New Year’s Resolutions
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 most of my clients set vague or unrealistic goals although the intention is good.
Nutrition Byte: Is Frozen Food Bad?
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!
5 Go-To Meals in 10 Minutes or Less
You know how it goes. Class until 4pm, Gym until 5:30 and then 40$ worth of Safeway produce later you arrive home at 7:30, ravenous with at least 30 minutes of chopping and cooking ahead of you. Or…a bowl of frosted flakes?
Healthy for the Holidays
The holidays can be a joyous and stressful time of year. There are so many activities and parties to attend oftentimes around a lot of food. Here are a few tips to navigate this holiday season.
10 Easy Breakfast Ideas
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.
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.
The Lowdown: Coffee
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.
What is Healthy?
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 not healthy at all and can lead to disordered eating and eating disorders.
Southwestern Spinach Wrap
Try this delicious, healthy, and easy recipe by our Registered Dietician for a great lunch on the go!
Berry Overnight Oats
Try this delicious, healthy, and easy recipe by our Registered Dietician!
What Does Hunger Feel Like?
Have you ever asked yourself what hunger feels like? Hunger can be felt physically in our stomachs or we may notice other sensations.
The Downfalls of Dieting
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.
