The Teaching Kitchen of Purdue Nutrition Science

This opportunity is in-person, so you must be able to come to Purdue's campus in West Lafayette for these nutrition counseling sessions

It was so great to be back in the Teaching Kitchen tonight! Huge thanks to everyone who came out for our Fall Harvest demo!

Carbohydrates are essential for maximizing our day-to-day energy levels. They're in all kinds of foods... fruits, vegetables, breads, rice, pasta, beans, potatoes, yogurt, milk and more... and those carb-rich foods are sources of all kinds of additional nutrients. Excluding them can create a variety of problems.

IMO, this is the BEST use of candy corn. What's your stance on candy corn... do you take it or leave it?

Even if you missed the livestream tonight, you can still make this pumpkin nutella mug cake
ADDENDUM: Mix in 2T of Nutella with the wet ingredients, then the flour goes in after the wet ingredients are mixed together

On the livestream earlier tonight, Ellie and Emily made pumpkin bread (with a flax egg!) You want the recipe? Here it is!

Reminder... we're livestreaming today at 5:30pm

Join us on Facebook livestream this Thursday at 5:30PM!

Complete proteins are important because they contain the nine essential amino acids our bodies can't produce on their own. On their own, the above foods are incomplete proteins. However, combining two incomplete proteins like peanut butter and toast is a simple fix to achieve a complete protein.

BREAKING NEWS: Protein isn't just for gym bros! You may think that protein is just for bulking up and building muscle, but that's a myth - protein is an essential component of a balanced diet and has tons of amazing benefits. Not only does it help build and repair muscle after exercise or injury, but it also fuels our daily tasks. It improves bone and skin health and can also help fight off infection in the body. It's also what transports nutrients throughout the body. You can find protein in food sources like eggs, chicken breast, greek yogurt, and smaller amounts in sources like nuts and chickpeas!

What's your go-to snack? Comment below