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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
What are Cruciferous Vegetables and Why are They So Good For You?
Written by UConn Dietetics Student Josie Hare Can you say cruciferous? Unusual, right? Funny enough, this word actually comes from the informal classification for members of the mustard family! It comes from the word cruciferae in Latin, meaning cross bearing. But we refer to cruciferous as a delicious group of vegetables that pack a great […]
Apple Monsters
Throughout the month of October, we’ll be featuring healthy Halloween treats. This week we’re featuring Apple Monsters! Have fun making these with your little “goblins.” Find the recipe here. Be sure to check out other tasty, healthy and low-cost recipes here: https://communitynutrition.cahnr.uconn.edu/recipes/