Written by UConn Dietetics student Olivia Ford Good nutrition, physical activity and a healthy body weight are all important parts of a person’s overall health and wellbeing. What is good nutrition you may ask? Good nutrition means you are eating a variety of whole foods that you enjoy like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, […]
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Healthy Cooking
Written by UConn Dietetics Student Yanyan Chen Healthy eating is more than just choosing foods. How they are prepared is also important. Healthy eating does not mean giving up your favorite foods or recipes; you can adapt or modify your recipe easily with basic cooking techniques to provide healthier alternatives. Here are some examples: Switch […]
Coconut Oil is Not a Miracle Food: Learn the FACTS
Written by UConn Dietetic Intern Olivia DuBois Coconut oil has become wildly popular in recent years due to its supposed health benefits. Coconut oil has been heavily promoted in several trendy diets such as the Ketogenic and Paleo diets, in addition to the increased consumer demand for more plant-based foods. In 2016, NY Times published […]
Five Common Nutrition Myths and How to Recognize Them
Written by UConn Dietetic Intern Katherine Wojenska You’re scrolling through Facebook in your spare time and you come across Aunt Linda’s shared post titled, “Want to Lose 20lbs in 7 Days? Just Follow These 10 Steps to A Healthier Lifestyle!”. You click on it and you see many “do this, not that”; “avoid carbs, they […]
Fermented Foods and their Benefits
Written by UConn Dietetics Student Amy Corcoran Fermented foods and drinks have been around for thousands of years, and they’re making a comeback! Fermentation is a process where microorganisms (think yeast, bacteria, and mold) break down the sugars in food to release acids, gases, nutrients, and alcohols. It’s how milk turns to tangy yogurt, cabbage […]
Snacking: Pair with Care!
Written by UConn dietetics student Kate Daley We all love snacks. Snacks are what bridge the gap between our three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Some people snack more than others, but one thing is for sure, snacks are an important part of any diet that allow us to satisfy our hunger throughout the day! […]
Eat SMART in the New Year!
Written by UConn registered dietitian-nutritionist Donna Zigmont, RDN, CD-N Every January, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions to make positive changes in their lives. After a very difficult 2020 due to COVID-19, we are hopeful that 2021 will be more promising for all of us. Many of us have had to put our […]
Do You Want to be a Label Reading Detective?
Written by UConn Dietetics Student, Leah MacFarlane How often do you check the back of your box, can, or package to read the nutrition facts label? Shortly, all food packaging with have the latest version of the nutrition facts label. Here are some quick pointers to help you read these labels! Download the article.
Holiday Party Tips to Avoid Mindless Eating
Written by UConn Dietetics Student Lilly Tartsinis Who doesn’t love the holidays? The decorations, the cheer, the family, and the food! And oh the food! The holiday goodies and traditional recipes! It is possible to forget how much you are snacking and eating during the holidays, so here are some tips that may be helpful […]
Sheet Pan Dinners for Busy Families!
Written by UConn Dietetics student Caroline Thiede Making a well-balanced meal for dinner each night can be difficult for some families. If you are low on energy, low on time, or simply want to change it up, try a sheet pan dinner! These recipes require little equipment and clean up, as the majority or all […]