Jen-uine Nutrition

This week's post is going to be about healthy breakfasts that are quick and easy to make. A couple of weekends ago, I was able to make Kodiak Cakes. Kodiak cakes are a protein powder pancake mix. While many Registered Dietitians will say protein powder is not a healthy source for nutrients, as I do as well, the actual science behind protein powder is as follows. Some protein powder, that includes whey, is the byproduct of cheese production. In cheese production, milk is separated into two parts; whey and cheese. Since cheese is just milk without the whey and with the addition of rennet (an enzyme naturally found in animals stomachs that curdle the milk), the excess whey is used for protein powder.  As for the meal I had this morning, I decided that I would cover two of the sections of My Plate; the protein and fruit sections. While many cereal brands say that their cereal is part of a balanced breakfast, most of the cereals, even the ones m...

Hi everyone! This week's post will be about how to cook healthy dinner meals with a small amount of ingredients. When I was home over winter break, this was the meal that my mom decided to cook one night. It has almost every food group included in it, which is vegetables, grains, protein, and a little bit of dairy. In this post, I will be outlining each major food product used in this meal. Vegetables- Tomatoes: Great source of Vitamin C, potassium, folate, and Vitamin K. The major nutrient in tomatoes however is lycopene. This nutrient helps to reduce the risk for heart disease and cancer. But, one major tip or fact that you should know about lycopene is that it deactivates for the  most part when the tomato is cooked, hence you will get the most out of it if it's raw. The typical price is $4-5 for one pound. String beans: This vegetable covers two categories of the food plate, the veggie section and the protein section. String beans are very high in fiber and...

Hello everyone! I apologize for the long period of not posting but I have been very busy with classes and applying to many different positions. So, over winter break, when I was with my family, we went out to eat a lot to see the rest of our extended family. Everyone knows the struggle of trying to find certain foods on the menu, whether it's because you're vegan, have Celiac Disease, or just want to eat healthy, it can be extremely difficult. However, in this week's post, I am going to explain how to break down a menu and read between the lines. Firstly, there's always the salad options, which I know doesn't please everyone, however, there are usually add-ons such as chicken as you can see in my Banh Mi Bowl. Another tip I have is to ask the chef if they could make specific options for you, or take out certain ingredients. Restaurants have gotten much better with labeling their menus and creating specific options for all types of cuisines. As proof of this, the p...