Nutrition Breaks
Nutrition Breaks
Join our Dietitian, Louise Cruz RDN, LD, for a regular serving of relatable nutrition information, complete with kitchen hacks, recipes and healthy eating tips.
Below, Louise offers nutrition insights through her "Nutrition Breaks" series of videos. More opportunities for nutrition education and one-on-one support are available through specialty programming and nutrition counseling.
Mindful Eating
Learn simple tricks for utilizing Mindful Eating as a way to support your health and nutrition goals. Facilitated by Louise Cruz, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian. (Length: 4:58)
The Plate Method
So, you grew up with the Food Pyramid and are confused by The Plate Method? You're not alone! Louise Cruz RDN, LD, shares her take on how to easily interpret The Plate Method to transition into a more healthful lifestyle. (Length: 4:24)
Nutrition Self-Care
There are no "right" or "wrong" foods. Food should be fun! Learn some delicious tips for sneaking extra healthful foods into your diet and for giving yourself permission to enjoy a treat now and again. Facilitated by Louise Cruz RDN, LD. (Length: 4:56)
Eat With No Rules (Mindful Eating)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the nutrition rules out there? Do you find it difficult to stay on track? Are you a member of the 鈥淥h, I鈥檒l start again Monday鈥 club? Learn to ditch the rules (and the guilt) and enjoy food again. (Length: 25:17)
Updated dietary guidelines: How does your diet compare?
This Nutrition Break will be a review of the 2020 鈥 2025 Dietary Guidelines for adults. Participants will be able to see how their diet compares and find ways use the guidelines to create a healthful eating pattern. (Length: 27:55)