Written by Kaleigh Sullivan As people age, activities that at one time were reasonably easy now take more effort. While it may seem like this is a natural part of getting older, there are ways to prevent this. Exercise at any period of life is beneficial for the heart, muscles, joints, and mood, but movement and physical […]
Author: Ivette Lopez
Instant Pots Can be Perfect for Busy Moms!
Written by UConn Dietetic Intern Minu Sara Thomas When you want to eat healthy food consistently but are too busy to prepare home-cooked meals, an Instant Pot is a perfect tool to strategize your meals. Not only is this appliance easy to use, but it’s also fast! After a day’s hectic work, there’s nothing like […]
Five Tips to Help You Achieve Your Health Goals
Written by: Dietetic Intern Caroline Parkes We are all so busy! We get so caught up in so many parts of our lives that sometimes our health can take a back seat. Your good health can mean losing some weight and the day-to-day choices can start with you. Here are some ideas: 1. Set a […]
“Go-To” Healthy Food Swaps
Written by Dietetic Intern Kathryn Murphy There are so many varieties and types of food on our planet! Some foods fall into healthy categories and others into less healthy categories. A lifetime of eating the less healthy foods can potentially increase risk for developing chronic diseases like heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes and contribute to […]
What are artificial sweeteners? And should I use them?
Written by UConn Dietetics Student Natalie Cyr What are artificial sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners are synthetic, or man-made sugar substitutes, and can be made from naturally occurring substances, such as herbs or sugar itself. These types of sweeteners are known to be more intense versions of sugar — meaning, they tend to be 50-200x sweeter than […]
Outdoor Food and Grilling Safety
Written by UConn Dietetics Student Sarah Anderson As the days get longer and the warmer weather is approaching, grilling and outdoor dining is right around the corner! Food safety is especially important when considering the warmer temperatures which provide an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. It is key to keep food out of the […]
Planning for a Patio Garden: Tips for Growing Easy Veggies in Pots
Written by UConn Dietetic Intern Aylin Kavgaci Growing your own food can be both joyful and rewarding. If you’re looking for a way to easily grow vegetables but don’t have a ton of space or gardening experience, setting up a patio vegetable garden in pots may be perfect for you! You can grow just about […]
Food or Supplements? Do we Need Expensive Supplements?
Written by UConn Dietetic Intern Alicia Farris Supplements can be beneficial for our health but can also pose risks according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)1. Doing your research on the supplements that you are taking is important since many are not regulated by the FDA. FDA is not authorized to review dietary supplement […]
Oils: Tips for Storage and Preventing Spoilage
Written by UConn Dietetics Student Karah Lewis Unsaturated fats such as olive, vegetable, and canola oils are cooking staples in many households. These oils often sit on our shelves, ready to be used in our recipes and delicious dishes. They seem to last forever, right? To the contrary, if not stored properly, oils may go […]
Is Organic Food Healthier than Non-Organic Food?
Written by UConn Dietetics student Ronnie Rivera Only 1 out of 10 are Americans are consuming the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day1. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults consume ½ to 2 cups of fruit and 2-3 cups of vegetables per day2. Only 12.2% of adults meet the daily recommendation […]