The Best (and Worst) Protein Bars, According to a Dietitian
It’s everyone’s dilemma: you want something healthy you can grab on-the-go that tastes great and is actually good for you. If you’re looking for a bar that’s best for a snack between meals or a quick source of energy before a workout, check out The Best Snack Bars Under 150 Calories. If you’re looking for… Read More»
Can Crickets Solve Malnutrition?
Interview by Helen Yuan These four guys think so. Meet Michael, Gary, Kevin and Vik, students from the University of Texas utilizing their tech and engineering backgrounds to solve world hunger using some surprising ingredients– crickets and algae. Cramen (a play on crickets + Ramen) was born after a brain-storming session for a food lab competition… Read More»
The Low Down on Vitamin D
Vitamin D is like the most popular girl in the class of supplemental vitamins right now. It seems like everyone is taking it. You know what’s crazy though? Vitamin D isn’t even a real vitamin. Because the body can produce its own vitamin D, it’s not an essential part of the diet and is considered a pro-hormone…. Read More»
The Best Protein Powder
Updated 6/10/21 Even dietitians need to do some pretty extensive research to find a great tasting protein powder without unnecessary additives. There are so many products and brands it’s impossible to choose the perfect one right from the start. So many protein powders just taste horrible or have a chalky consistency. But, lucky you, I did all the… Read More»
Electrolytes and Exercise
Electrolytes. You’ve all heard of them and probably know they have something to do with hydration. Sports drinks like Gatorade are often the first things to come to mind. But do you know what exactly electrolytes are and what they do for the body? Do they give you energy? Are sports drinks the best way to… Read More»
The Truth About Eggs
Eggs are one of the most controversial foods out there. You might wake up and see a registered dietitian on The Today Show talking about the health benefits of whole eggs (yolk included), then scroll through your Instagram feed and see a selfie of a girl with the most perfect six pack abs posing with her 6-egg white omelet (no yolks ever!)… Read More»
Revive Foods: Giving Ugly Fruit a Second Chance
Interview and post by Helen Yuan, UT Nutrition Student and Nutrition Awareness Intern I recently got a chance to volunteer at the University of Texas Food Lab Food Challenge Prize Showcase, an early stage business start-up competition that encourages innovation within the global food system. There were so many fascinating ideas presented and I got… Read More»
Nutrition Awareness Now in Orlando!
I know I haven’t posted in a while, but I’ve got a good excuse! You may know by now that I’ve packed up my life in Texas, hit the road and landed back in Orlando, Florida. And I couldn’t be more thrilled to be here! We are renting a house in Thornton Park, which I love… Read More»
What to Eat After a Workout
Now that you know what to eat before a workout, it’s time to figure out what to eat after a workout. After exercise, your body needs to refuel, repair, generate muscle growth and restore energy. When you’re in the gym lifting weights, you aren’t building muscle, you’re actually breaking it down and creating small tissue tears. It’s what you do afterward… Read More»
What to Eat Before a Workout
Knowing what to eat before a workout may be just as important as your actual workout! It is crucial to provide your body with the proper fuel from the foods you eat in order to help your body prepare before exercise and recover and refuel after exercise. PRE-WORKOUT: If you’ve gone longer than 4 hours without eating, it’s probably not… Read More»