By Salima Saunders, Nutrition Consultant Alumna I’ve always been passionate about nutrition and enjoyed sharing health tips and tricks, but I never thought I could turn this pastime into a career. Then, as a second-year MBA student, I decided to simultaneously pursue my passion for nutrition by enrolling in Bauman College’s Nutrition Consultant Program. After
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Student Spotlight + Recipe: Daryl Dillahunty
My name is Daryl Dillahunty and I am a Nutritional Consultant student. I am originally from Oklahoma City, where I grew up surrounded by Native American culture and cuisine. Watching my Cherokee great grandmother prepare wonderful Native American dishes is where my love for food began and why I decided to become a chef. As
We’ve Partnered with Phat Beets Produce
The Bauman College Natural Chef Program is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the amazing, Oakland-based organization, Phat Beets Produce! Our culinary students will now be learning to create Eating for Health® dishes using their produce. Phat Beets provides seasonal veggie boxes to the local community sourced from farmers they select based on specific
Alumni Spotlight + Recipe: Teresa Wagner
My name is Teresa Wagner and I am a recent graduate of the Nutrition Consultant Program. My initial interest in food and love of cooking came from when I was a teenager and I wanted to become a vegetarian. My mom, not knowing quite what to do with me, took me to a health food
Peanut Butter Zucchini Quick Bread
This easy-to-make quick bread is not only gluten- and grain-free, but it is also high in healthy fats and protein! A perfect nutritious and delicious snack. Save Print Peanut Butter Zucchini Quick Bread Author: Bauman College Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter, unsweetened 2 large eggs 1 Tbs vanilla ⅓ cup + 1 tsp coconut
4 Simple Ways to Support Digestion
By Lila Volkas, Nutrition Consultant Alumna You know the saying you are what you eat? Well it’s true! And more accurately, you are what you assimilate and don’t eliminate. In order to break our food into the essential nutrients that feed our cells and make up who we are, we need our digestive systems to
Alumni Spotlight + Recipe: Amanda Salazar
My name is Amanda Salazar and I am a recent Natural Chef Program graduate. My love for food stems from spending time in the kitchen with family. My passion for food combined with life experiences led to a desire for a healthier relationship with food, which brought me to Bauman College. No matter the external
Roasted Brussels Sprouts + Toasted Walnuts with Dijon Vinaigrette
Walnuts provide healthy fats that are necessary to support a robust cardiovascular system. They also contain arginine, an amino acid that relaxes blood vessels and prevents build-up in the arteries. In this recipe, they are toasted over low heat to preserve their healthful fats and add a bit of crunch. Brussels sprouts are a nutrient-dense,
What’s in Season in Winter
In the late fall and winter months, seasonal vegetables can seem sparse and uninteresting after riding the coattails of summer’s avocado and tomato bounty. However, many varieties of satiating root vegetables and antioxidant-rich leafy greens are available, which are perfect for the cold winter months. Here is a handy list* of produce that is in
Alumni Spotlight + Recipe: Keiko Ichinose
My name is Keiko Ichinose, and I am a Natural Chef. Living in different cities throughout the U.S., traveling abroad, and exploring different cultures, I have always orbited around food. It was the point with which I centered my day. It was what I looked forward to the most. So, when I decided to leave