Written by UCONN Dietetics Student, Ava Chappell Soups can be a convenient and perfect way to take in nutritious foods! Many soup recipes have vegetables, a protein source, and a grain such as pasta or rice, providing three out of the five food groups all in one dish. Finding recipes that have a variety of […]
Food Dyes – Are they Safe?
Written by UConn Dietetics Student Abigail Duffy Ever wonder where the green color in your mint-flavored toothpaste comes from? Or even the color of your cough syrup? Many people know that artificial food dyes are found in their food, snacks, and beverages, but what they may not know is that those same dyes are found […]
Eating for a Healthy Heart
Written by UConn Dietetics Masters Student Stephanie Graffeo A variety of foods help keep our hearts healthy. Fruits and vegetables are especially beneficial to our bodies because they are packed with vitamins and minerals, and especially fiber. Grains also offer fiber, especially whole grains. Fiber can help lower the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) in […]
Tips for Eating Nutrient Dense Foods
Written by UConn Dietetic Intern Katrina Pruitt Americans eat significant amounts of calories, saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium in fast foods like burgers and fries, and frozen foods like pizza and ice cream. Canned foods can also supply high amounts of added salt. While these foods are okay to enjoy once in a while, […]
Strength Training: 7 Reasons to Lift Weights
Written by UConn Dietetics Intern Jami Pliego Let’s talk strength training! There is a common misconception that only body builders or those looking to gain weight need to practice strength training. However, this is not true! Regular strength training is important to keep your muscles working properly and maintaining body strength. Anyone can strength train, […]
Strength Training Benefits for Aging Bodies
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 […]
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 […]
A Closer Look at Vitamin A!
Written by SNAP-Ed Summer Intern Anna Santoro What Is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. This means it needs fats in the diet in order to be absorbed by the body. Vitamin A is stored in the body’s fatty tissue and in the liver. There are two main forms of vitamin A in […]