Aug
2014
Over the past year have you read some article that declares sugar as the devil or that it is as addictive as cocaine? As someone who has a sweet tooth it is concerning to hear these statements. So should we skip all things sweet?
According to the USDA, Americans have increased our sweet habit by 39% between...
Jun
2014
A couple of weeks ago we analyzed the cereal consumption in the dining commons. The top five most consumed cereal options are Cocoa Puffs, Cap’n Crunch, Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, and Lucky Charms. What is the one thing all of these cereals have in common? Added Sugar. They all have almost 10 grams of sugar per ¾ Cup. Plus most of...
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.
