March is National Nutrition Month and as we are approaching the end of the month, I teamed up with CSUN undergraduate nutrition student, Sierra King, to share some of her favorite ways to stay motivated and on track with eating healthy throughout the year. In addition, here is a list of apps that could helpContinue reading “Celebrating National Nutrition Month with tips to keep your diet on track”
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Shopping tips for canned foods
Canned foods tend to have a bad rep, but not all canned foods are bad. Within an overall balanced and healthy diet, canned foods can have a role in it. Examples include bean products that are ready to eat in your next vegetarian meal or canned tuna soaked in olive oil that can be aContinue reading “Shopping tips for canned foods”
Discussing elderberry: what it is and what do studies say about its effectiveness in preventing and treating cold and flu
The newest issue (January 2021) of Today’s Dietitian magazine arrived in the mail recently and one of the articles went over elderberry. Elderberry is a natural remedy that has been suggested to help prevent and treat cold and flu. With flu season here and COVID-19, many people are looking into this solution, so it’s beenContinue reading “Discussing elderberry: what it is and what do studies say about its effectiveness in preventing and treating cold and flu”
Nutrition terminology you should know
Have you found yourself confused when reading nutrition articles or looking at labels on food products? While this list does not cover the full extent of nutrition terminology, these are a few of the most common nutrition terms to know. Familiarizing yourself with these may help you make more informed food decisions and also helpContinue reading “Nutrition terminology you should know”
Winter wellness tips
In collaboration with CSUN nutrition intern Sierra King, we came up with a few essential tips to help remind others to take care of themselves this winter season. What are some of your favorite ways to keep up with wellness?