Plant-Based Eating Can Be for Anyone! When people hear “plant-based eating”, they often think of strict vegan or vegetarian diets. However, plant-based eating is not just for those who limit or eliminate animal-based products. Plant-based eating simply means that the majority of your food comes from plants, including fruits, vegetables, plant-based proteins, and whole grains. … Read more
Are you looking for tips on how to best navigate the dining halls and All Access Dining (AAD) environment? In this article, we will introduce to you the new Eating Well with All Access Dining handout series. Read on to learn more about All Access Dining and the handouts. First, What is All Access … Read more
Transitioning from having meals cooked for you to cooking yourself can be overwhelming and challenging. Our workshop, “Preparing Simple & Affordable Meals,” hosted by Darren Clay, Executive Sous Chef and Gloria Sun, Residence Dietitian and her Nutrition Education Team (NET) went over some helpful tips for aspiring chefs on campus. Whether you are learning to … Read more
Intuitive eating teaches us to listen to our body, to eat when we feel hungry and to stop when satisfied. However, you may wonder, are there any situations where we need to eat even though we are not hungry? The answer is, yes! What is practical hunger? It is almost impossible for us to have … Read more
Recovering from a broken bone or being able to move your fingers is all thanks to a nutrient called calcium. Calcium plays a huge role in the human body and it’s important to consume enough of it. But how much calcium do you need? What if you’re lactose intolerant or simply don’t like the taste … Read more
Do you know how much protein you need each day? Having trouble figuring out how much protein you’re already eating? Here is a breakdown of what you need to know about protein in your diet. What is protein & Why is it important? Protein is one of the three macronutrients (carbohydrate, fat, and protein) that … Read more
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of eating too much or little when you are stressed? Are you wondering why this is happening or how you can combat it? Keep on reading to learn more about what stress eating is and how we can respond to it. What is Stress Eating? Stress eating … Read more
This blog post is part 2 of a two part series on mental health and nutrition. If you have not already, check out part 1 of the series: Nutrition and Mental Health: From Plate to Mind to learn some nutrition tips that support your mental health. Keep on reading to learn strategies for self-help that … Read more
When life grows hectic, it’s common to deprioritize nutrition or to feel unmotivated in making helpful food choices. Although nutrition cannot fully improve your mental health, there is growing evidence to suggest that our food choices play a role in influencing our mental health. A healthy and balanced diet can reduce your risk for depression, anxiety, … Read more
Have you been stress-eating or skipping meals during exam season? A healthy snack that contains protein and/or healthy fats, along with complex carbohydrates (like grains and fruits and veggies) can help manage your appetite and make you feel less hungry between meals. Snacking can be a part of balanced eating. Here are some recommendations that … Read more
