Written by our wonderful intern, Emily Dwyer! How do you grocery shop? Do you make a list? Do you restock your kitchen with the same foods every week? The goal of this post is to teach you how to stock […]
Haley Pollock
Food Tours Worth the Travel
If there are things that are both necessary and enjoyable, food is definitely near the top of the list, if not at the top. We all have to eat, and many of us really like to enjoy our food, always […]
Fast & Simple Meal Ideas for People on the Move
Sometimes it seems that there’s just not enough time in a day to sit down and have a decent meal. But, whether you’re moving your home or just constantly in motion because of your business, you’ll still need nutrition. And […]
Totally Seeded Wholesome Bagels
Never thought about making your own bagels? Why not?! Bagels are fun & easy to make! Easily store bagels for up to 6 months in the freezer. Thaw the night before and you’re bagel is ready for you the next morning! […]
One Year Post-Graduation Reflection & Inspiration
About a year ago, my time at UConn was about to be over like poof! I was nervous for graduation, stressed over what career to pursue post-college, and distraught to leave a community of educated, driven and innovative friends, students […]
Lactose Intolerance – Could You Be Suffering?
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 65% of the worlds population is moderately lactose intolerant. In the U.S. alone over 30 million people suffer from this frustrating disorder and in many cases (like mine) lactose intolerance goes undiagnosed. The prevalence of […]
A Health-ier Strawberry Shortcake (featuring spelt and millet biscuits)
The trade off is, nuttier and heartier flavors, increased fiber content, increased protein content, increased vitamin and mineral content, NO carb/sugar crash (because whole-grains are lower glycemic), and you feel more satiated faster, which means you won’t feel the urge to go back for seconds and consume even more calories! So basically it’s a win-win, and everyone that tried these little babies absolutely loved them. They even appreciated the dynamic flavor each component brought to the dish, without missing the sweetness overload most strawberry shortcakes possess. And who needs all that extra sugar when you can drown your biscuit in fresh strawberries bursting with natural sweetness? Cheers to strawberry season – get pickin’!
Probiotics Use in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Introduction Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a multi-faceted gastrointestinal complication becoming increasingly prevalent in children and adults. IBS is an issue estimated to affect 10-15% of the global population (1). Furthermore, 20-40% of all gastrointestinal related doctor’s visits are […]