Nutrition
The Nutrition Team's Reading Recommendations
Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 45 seconds Looking for a good book to read on the beach, poolside or while hammocking on campus? Check out some of the Nutrition Team’s favorite books that highlight our RecSports Registered Dietitian’s nutrition philosophy....
The Nutrition Team: Favorite Summer Salads
Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 30 seconds Salad doesn’t have to be boring! This summer, we are tossing up your typical salad recipes and adding in some fresh new flavors. Give these recipes a try and share them with your...
Jessie the Dietitian: Hydration, a Healthy Hustle
Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 30 seconds Let’s talk about hydration! Shout out to everyone who participated in our poll on Instagram to decide our next blog topic. Follow this formula for an easy, general rule of thumb to determine...
Jessie the Dietitian: Do you meet your Maslow's Needs?
Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 30 seconds In 1943, Abraham Maslow presented his theory of human motivation which elegantly conceptualized human needs. Reaching the higher 'needs' is dependent upon satisfying the lower foundational needs. If your basic (lower level) needs...
Jessie the Dietitian: When did food gain moral status?
In our current food culture, there is an idea that some foods are “good”, and some foods are “bad.” Eating “good” foods may result in feeling more virtuous and conversely eating “bad” foods may require compensation: working out harder, eating...
Jessie the Dietitian: Health Halos
What are health halos and how might they affect your purchasing or consumption behaviors? Health Halo: A phenomenon in which there is a halo effect on specific foods, brands, or ingredients, causing them to be perceived as healthy, frequently resulting...
Fueling at Breakfast With Jessie The Dietitian
Breakfast: Middle English, "breaking the fast" from the prior night (consumed within 1-2 hours of waking) Not only can a healthy breakfast choice set the stage for healthy dietary choices the rest of the day, but it can also reduce overwhelming daytime...
What’s it like to work with Jessie the Dietitian?
What’s it like to work with Jessie the Dietitian? If you’ve clicked on this link, it is likely that you have wondered, “What if I worked with a dietitian? What would it be like?” Let me tell you a bit...
Acne and Nutrition
Acne and Nutrition Welcome to a special guest post by UF student Elena Smith, a graduate student and dietetic intern in Nutritional Sciences. Do you have acne? Have you ever wondered whether the food you eat is related to...
Jessie the Dietitian: Non-diet Tips for the New Year
Jessie the Dietitian: Non-diet Tips for the New Year Thinking about a quick diet or detox to set you up for a new you that focuses on health and wellness this New Year? The most popular resolutions every January 1st...