Ever find yourself trying to eat clean and end up feeling starving most of the day? Yeah, me too. It’s like as soon as you switch to that lower-calorie amount, your body freaks out and is constantly reminding you how hungry you are! It’s okay though because I have a suggestion. Fiber! I know, …
Charcuterie 101
Charcuterie boards are the new party platters you did not know you needed. Trending on social media and cooking shows, charcuterie boards have gained popularity due to their creative presentations and flavors. Charcuterie, a french term meaning preparing of meats, has developed to include the making …
Water, Water, Water!
You’ve Heard it Before: WATER, WATER, WATER! I know you know it, but I’ll tell you again: you are literally 60% water! We’ve been reminded of this fact for as long as we can remember, so why can’t we remember how important it is to actually, yes I said it, actually drink water?! In the summer …
Get Grilling this Summer!
Summer is right around the corner and one of my (many) favorite things about this season is dining el fresco every night!!!! Nothing says summer to me like eating on my deck on a perfect summer night, and the best food to eat outside is anything grilled! This can be anything from turkey burgers to …
Silent Killer: Obesity
Video by GUADS intern Carly …
Add Some Protein to Your Snacks
When it comes to cravings, I know (at least for me) it’s hard to resist temptation- but that’s what makes homemade recipes so much fun! One of my favorite things to do is develop recipes to solve an issue- like my cravings! I aim to create sweets that are dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined …
Mindful Eating vs. Mindless Eating
Imagine the following scenario: you're sitting on the couch, scrolling through your phone, watching How to Get Away With Murder, and mindless munching on a bag of chips. Sound familiar? Thought so! We've all been there. However, mindlessly snacking isn't that great for our health. It also sets us up …
What To Eat When You’re Out to Eat
You’re having a great week; you’ve been making your own healthy lunches, you’ve been hitting the gym, getting the right amount of sleep, and then... a friend asks you to go out to eat. You’re sitting at a restaurant staring at a huge menu and you have no idea what to get. You still want to continue …