Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Rhianna Haynie-Cion. She reviews the principles of intuitive eating.
Intuitive eating is the principle that your body is a beautiful thing that needs to be nourished, and that restrictive...
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08
May
2019
Happy Wednesday Gauchos! Today's blog post comes for intern Jasmine Jefferies! Enjoy!
We have all heard about metabolism and how it plays a part in weight loss, but what exactly is it? Your metabolism is made up of a number of components.
The first...
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01
May
2019
Happy Wednesday Gauchos! Today's post comes from Enviromental Intern Rhianna Haynie-Cion. Enjoy!
With Earth Day recently passing by, many of us have been seen posting Instagram photos honoring nature and making sure to recycle those yerba mate cans or bottles. But when it comes down to it, what really matters...
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26
Apr
2019
Smoothies are a quick, easy, and versatile way to get in a snack or a meal. They’re also a great way to incorporate fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and even lean protein into your diet, thereby allowing you to get a whole lot of nutrition in one glass. With all of these recipes, just add the ingredients to a blender and blend...
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15
Apr
2019
Happy Monday Gaucho's! Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Jasmine Jefferies. Enjoy!
Fun fact: about 60% of our body is water. This is why hydration is so important. With the days getting warmer, we all need to make sure we are consuming enough water. Did you know that you shouldn’t be consuming...
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09
Apr
2019
Greetings and happy Tuesday! Today's blog post comes for Environmental Intern Jasmine Jefferies.
We all know that a poor diet can be harmful for your health, but did you know that in 2017, there were 11 million deaths recorded due to poor eating habits? Excess sugar, salt, and processed foods can lead to...
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02
Apr
2019
Happy 1st week of Spring quarter Gauchos! Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Jasmine Jefferies. Enjoy.
At some point each day, many students feel tired and run down. With sleepless nights and a busy schedule, it is sometimes difficult to get through the day without caffeine. In fact, a lack of...
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18
Mar
2019
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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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.