There are a lot of options for food when going out for a meal, especially in Santa Barbara. There is everything from fast food, breweries, Mexican, Thai, Italian, and more. In many areas across the U.S., the unhealthy places outweigh the healthy restaurants. However, there are several places you can go right here in Goleta and Santa...
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12
Mar
2019
Happy Tuesday everyone!! Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Jasmine Jefferies! Enjoy!
We all know that frozen meals are not the best choice when it comes to nutrient-dense options. However, the college life sometimes leaves you with no time to cook or prepare fresh food. Here are a couple of...
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07
Mar
2019
Enjoys today blog post from Environmental Intern Rhianna Haynie-Cion.
Every single day the media seems to be flooding the magazines and social media sites with new dieting tips and tricks; “miracle” solutions to help you lose weight without ever lifting a finger. Many diets that celebrities have sworn by...
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26
Feb
2019
Hello! Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Jasmine Jefferies! Enjoy.
Whether you are a college athlete or not, the food you eat plays a vital role because food is the fuel that aids in maximum performance. In fact, when your food choices are not ideal, your overall performance will suffer. For competitive...
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22
Feb
2019
Greetings! Today's blog post is written by Environmental Intern Jasmine Jefferies! Enjoy.
If you are looking for classes about nutrition or well-being, the Department of Exercise & Sport Studies (ESS) here at UCSB offers several education and physical activity classes. Whether you need a break from major...
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11
Feb
2019
Today's post comes from Environmental Intern Rhianna Haynie-Cion.
All around the world, restaurants are devoting large sections of their menus to vegetable dishes. You start hearing the word “Tofurkey” used around Thanksgiving. Why is it that people are rapidly converting to vegetarianism, and is it truly as impactful as...
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04
Feb
2019
With the New Year come new goals for many people. During this time of the year, many people are looking to get in shape and change their eating habits. In January, the gyms become packed, as fitness-related New Year’s resolutions are common at this time. Whether you made fitness-inspired resolutions or not, here are some healthy...
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28
Jan
2019
So it’s 2 am on a Tuesday morning, and you’re wired up on Yerba Mates in the library and going over your professor's lecture notes for the fourth time, in preparation for your 9 am midterm tomorrow. You’re tired, you’re stressed, and you’re hungry. The last thing you want to be worried about is having to watch your eating habits at...
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23
Jan
2019
Food trends, we see them everywhere and sometimes we can’t help but ask what all the hype is about? The following items are new food trends that have caught our attention.
Cauliflower Everything: Who knew you could turn cauliflower into a pizza crust, rice, or mashed potatoes? This versatile food can be...
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14
Jan
2019
Happy Monday!! Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Jasmine Jefferies. Enjoy!
Who doesn’t love potatoes? And who doesn’t love french fries? These fried potatoes are a fast food staple and you can get them just about anywhere (even all over the world). Many of us justify our choice of a side of fries by...
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Hi! I’m Danielle. I am a Registered Dietitian living in Santa Barbara, and working at UCSB for Residential Dining Services. I am passionate about health and wellness, and enjoy spending my time in the kitchen trying new foods, but also creating old family recipes. With this blog I hope to answer any of your nutrition related questions in a straightforward and realistic manner. Essentially I want to help you answer the question: what should I be eating? Feel free to follow and learn new recipes and nutrition tips.