Category Archives: Nutrition

Getting Familiar with Red Cabbage

We all have a set of foods that we typically eat. If we really counted the number of foods we had on a regular basis, it probably wouldn't vary a great deal. By joining a CSA, it has forced me to get more familiar with vegetables outside of my typical wheelhouse. Cabbage is one of those vegetables that I'm still working on. I like it, but don't really have much experience cooking
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Cooking with California Avocados!

I received free samples of California Avocado mentioned in this post.  By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Avocado and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest.  I was not compensated for my time. Avocados are a summer staple.  They are so versatile—I keep them in my kitchen as a wonderful edition to family meals.  Whether I make guacamole for our tacos, or slice them up on a grilled cheese, or add them
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Sports Nutrition

Information for Endurance Athletes

Thank you to our dietetic intern Nate Lore for submitting this weeks blog article. My name is Nate Lore and I’m a dietetic Intern at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am a big fan of summer outdoor activities and often enjoy running, biking, and sand volleyball. Whether you are out there to compete or just participating for fun, here are a few simple things to remember. With long endurance activities, like marathon running or long distance biking: It
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