Faces of LIFE: Dr. Denise Pickett-Bernard
Today, we shine a spotlight on one of the innovative minds in our Nutrition Department, Dr. Denise Pickett-Bernard. As an Associate Professor at Life University’s (Life U) Department of Nutrition, Dr. Pickett-Bernard brings a wealth of experience and passion to her work, shaped by her diverse background and profound commitment to holistic health.
Recipes for LIFE series: Quinoa, Pistachio and Dried Fruit Salad
Enjoy a great wintertime salad to tickle your tastebuds. Mixing some garlic with honey ginger vinegar and pistachios, along with currents and dried apricots gives one a filling and delicious lunch or a great start to your dinner.
Recipes for LIFE series: Strawberry- Ricotta Bruschetta
Looking for a sensational appetizer to share with friends and family this weekend? Look no further than this decadent Strawberry-Ricotta Bruschetta. This recipe combines the sweet taste of fresh strawberries with the indulgent texture of ricotta cheese. Add on some pomegranate seeds and the savory taste of the balsamic reduction, and you have a healthy and tasty appetizer, and everyone will be demanding this recipe!
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Observing Nutritional Health through a Clinical Lens, with Alma Ayala Diaz – Podcast
You may have heard the moniker ‘Food is Medicine’, but what does that really look like? How can we take a nutrient-rich diet and use it to fuel good health? Alma Ayala Diaz is one of our enterprising M.S in Clinical Nutrition students who already has a fair amount of experience working in the field of nutrition. She is also President of the Food and Nutrition Club at Life University. She and our host Dr. Veronica Garcia-Chapparo discuss what steps have to be taken to pursue an education and career in Clinical Nutrition.
Going Grain-Free or Gluten-Free? Looking at emerging diet changes from a nutritional lens
Simply put, a grain-free diet means a person avoids all grains. This includes grains containing gluten, such as wheat, spelt, barley, rye and triticale. It also includes grains that do not have gluten, such as dried corn, millet, rice, sorghum and oats.
In the Know- 6 Fun Nutrition Podcasts to Try
Whether you are a diligent Life University (Life U) student supplementing a rigorous nutrition or dietetics education in the classroom or simply wanting to lead a healthier lifestyle, there is so much information offered through informed podcasts on nutrition. Let’s introduce a few options that you might like to listen to on your commute or when you have some downtime.
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