Written by UConn Dietetics Student Austin Goldberg When it comes to eating out at restaurants, there are so many delicious foods to choose from. Be aware that there is often added sodium, extra fat, sugar, and calories in restaurant foods. If you eat out regularly, these calories can add up. Check out these tips for […]
Author: Zigmont, Donna
The Nutritional Value of Color
Written by UConn Dietetics Masters student Sam Nunes Have bright and vibrant colored foods ever caught the attention of your eye or your stomach? Our visual experience of food impacts the choices we make when it comes to what we eat. There is a reason for this. There are nutritional benefits and appeal to colorful […]
Breastfeeding: For You and Your Baby
Written by Dietetics Masters Student Kristina Croteau Breastfeeding is the recommended feeding practice for new mothers, providing ample nutritional benefits to their babies. The first fluid the breasts make after delivery of baby is colostrum, often called “liquid gold” because it is packed with the mother’s antibodies which in turn help build the baby’s immune […]
National Nutrition Month 2024 – Beyond the Table!
Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month® inspires us to look Beyond the Table when thinking about our health and the environment. Choices we make daily, including what we’re going to eat and drink, can make a big difference — both now and in […]