Cooking on a budget does not have to mean $0.10 packages of ramen noodles. Everyone is entitled to a balanced meal, even if you’re on a budget. A little research can go a long way and there are tons of resources available
Read moreNutrition In yoU: Spring cleaning and detox diets
While many people are spending this time at home spring cleaning their houses, others are looking to detox or cleanse from their self-isolation diet. The media describes most detox diets as a period of fasting, followed by a strict diet of fruits,
Read moreNutrition In yoU: Tips on Managing Stress-Eating
Many of us eat more when we feel stressed. In fact, “stress-eating” may be part of our body’s physiological response to high levels of physical and emotional stress. When we are stressed for long periods of time, our bodies release cortisol. This
Read moreNutrition In yoU: Cooking with pantry staples
With self-quarantining and social distancing at large, it is important to stock up on healthy pantry essentials that can last several weeks. Let’s be clear that there is a difference between panic shopping and being prepared. Preparation for COVID-19 quarantine involves smartly
Read moreNutrition In yoU: Tips for Safe Food Storage
In recent weeks, it almost seems as though we have entered an altered reality. Our daily habits, conveniences, the way we socialize, work, and care for our families and ourselves has dramatically changed. One of the stark differences many face is the
Read moreNutrition In yoU: National Nutrition Month
It’s finally March, the month all registered dietitians and nutrition students wait for. During the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) invites everyone to celebrate National Nutrition Month through focusing on making informed food choices, as well as
Read moreNutrition In yoU: National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
I recently read the statistic that 60% of girls between the age of 6 and 12 years old are concerned with their weight or about becoming fat. This made me reflect on my life as a school-aged child. I remember playing with
Read moreNutrition In yoU: A coffee culture
It’s that time of the semester that most university students rely on coffee to stay awake and alert. In fact, 54% of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee everyday. Although coffee should not be used to replace a good night’s
Read moreNutrition In yoU: The benefits of chocolate
February is designed for getting cozy. The snowflakes and cold temperatures draw us inside to cuddle on the couch under thick blankets and sip warm drinks. For me, the majority of the time, that warm drink involves chocolate. I used to feel
Read moreNutrition In yoU: Be sweet to your heart
February is the month of valentines, Cupid, and celebrating love. Therefore, it is only fitting that we celebrate American Heart Month throughout February. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1
Read moreNutrition In yoU: Healthy ways to shake the winter blues
The current forecast for the next week shows highs in the mid-30s with lows in the mid-20s and cloudy with little to no chance of sun. To top it off, 2019 was one of the cloudiest years in northern Illinois on record.
Read moreNutrition In yoU: 4 ways to recognize a fad diet
This time of year, the weight loss industry preys on new year’s resolutions and those looking to start fresh after their post-holiday eating. In 2018, the total U.S. weight loss market was worth an estimated $72 billion, including best selling books, meal
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