UNLV Nutrition

10/26/2020

We are behind the scenes at the Cleveland Clinic where the UNLV Nutrition Center is partnering to present a 12 week virtual education series about Alzheimer’s Disease and nutrition. 🧠 🥗

10/14/2020

This Thursday, join our very own RD’s educate about Crohn’s and Colitis. Chef Pete will then give a chef demo and how to apply those nutrition tips into your daily life. Please follow the link to register: https://online.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=148470

09/28/2020

Avocados contain more potassium per gram than bananas. Potassium is one of the electrolytes our body’s need along with sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, and phosphate. Potassium helps with nerve function and muscle contraction including maintaining a normal heart beat.

High potassium fruits and veggies:
Tomatoes
Spinach, Brussels sprouts, artichokes, beets
Bananas, dates, cantaloupe, oranges
Pumpkin & potatoes

09/28/2020

Avocados contain more potassium per gram than bananas. Potassium is one of the electrolytes our bodies need along with sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, and phosphate. Potassium helps with nerve function and muscle contraction including maintaining a normal heart beat.

High potassium fruits and veggies:
Tomatoes
Spinach, Brussels sprouts, artichokes, beets
Bananas, dates, cantaloupe, oranges
Pumpkin & potatoes

09/09/2020

The new Nutrition Center and Food Pantry is looking mighty fine! Come check us out! For pantry hours, visit unlv.edu/integratedhealth/food-pantry 🎉🍽

09/02/2020

Need an easy breakfast? Try this fast microwaveable omelet!

08/10/2020

Do you ever get to the store and think... where do I begin? You’re not alone! Follow these simple tips for an easier grocery shopping experience!

07/31/2020

Check out some creative ways to get active at home with some milk jugs!

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Let’s MOO-ve!!

07/22/2020

SNACK SPOTLIGHT🤩

Bell peppers & hummus

•Bell peppers contain beta carotene which is precursor for vitamin A (body converts beta carotene into vitamin A).
•Vitamin A is essential for growth & development, immune function, healthy skin and eyes.
•Beta carotene has antioxidant properties that can help decrease damage from free radicals. This has been shown to decrease risk of cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, and cancer.
•Fun fact: bell peppers contain more vitamin C per serving than oranges.

07/15/2020

Have you ever tried making pasta from scratch? There is only 4 ingredients! Flour, eggs, olive oil, and salt.

Food is fuel but it’s also an experience. Have fun while you are making your dinners and get your family/friends/kids involved. Crank the music. Enjoy a glass of wine.

It’s also important to sit down at the dinner table with loved ones and enjoy each other’s company during meals. Turn off the TV, put away your phone, remove all distractions and be in the moment with your family and enjoy your food.

07/12/2020

Scrambled eggs are a super easy and fast breakfast. You can even put them in a mug and microwave them. Remember when you’re creating a meal, try to aim for at least 3 parts of MyPlate. Here we have a grain (toast), fruit (strawberries), dairy (cheese), and protein (eggs). To get your 5th food group (veggies) add bell peppers, onions, and/or spinach to you eggs. How does your breakfast compare? 🍽🍳🍓🧀