By: Meaghan Orellana, Student in Nutrition and Dietetics When we let ourselves get too hungry we often reach for the quickest, easiest source of energy to keep us going. In our busy lives this can happen often. Having meals prepared gives us a healthy, quick option when we don’t feel like cooking at the end of the day. Meal prepping can be a daunting task - below we have tips to help make this a little easier! Set Aside a Scheduled Time  Pick a time during your week that you

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student Our bodies are incredible self-cleaning machines; constantly working to process and eliminate waste and toxins we encounter daily. This process, called detoxification, isn't about expensive juice cleanses—it's about supporting the natural, sophisticated systems already running inside you, primarily in your liver and gut. Here's a breakdown of how your body naturally handles waste and how you can support it: 1. The Liver: T

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student Did you know that 30-40% of all food produced in the U.S. goes to waste? That's a staggering amount! Reducing food waste is a powerful way to contribute to a more sustainable planet, save money, and get more creative in the kitchen. One of the best ways to start is by adopting a "use-it-all" mindset, ensuring every part of your food gets a second life. Here are practical tips for turning potential scraps into kitchen stars

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student As we approach the holiday season surrounded by Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pie...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student What are GLP-1 Medications? You have probably heard of celebrities, friends or...

Ice Cream

Ingredients 1 Cucumber sliced 3 stalks celery 3 leaves of Kale 1 cup spinach loosely packed 1 in piece of ginger 2 Tbs lime juice 2...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Student in Nutrition and Dietetics  We live in a fast-paced society that can make it difficult to really give our...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student Recently, the use of red-light face masks has become a booming trend, but does it...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student What are Parabens and Phthalates?  Parabens and Phthalates are synthetic chemicals...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student We can sometimes get stuck in our routine, eating similar foods week to week. As...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student What is Yoga? Yoga is a mind-body practice that focuses on posture (poses),...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition & Dietetics Student Fiber is the portion of food we eat that cannot be digested or absorbed. We find...

By Brittney Offenburg, BS Nutrition & Dietetics Student In nutrition, we often hear how amino acids are the building blocks of protein...

Brittney Offenburg, BS Nutrition & Dietetics student As spring approaches the excitement for gardening begins to stir. The transition...