January 18, 2014 · 10:08 pm

That time of the year again

Where you can have a chance to to meet dietetic students in their 3rd or 4th year and they can review your resume and cover letter!

It is free for NutriSocial members and $2 for non-members. If you want to be a member it is $5!

Date: January 23rd from 3-5 pm
Room: TBA

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March 15, 2013 · 10:24 am

Upcoming Events!

Check out our upcoming events!

General Events

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March 1, 2013 · 9:39 pm

March Events That You are Not Going to Want to Miss!

1) March 15th, 10 a.m MCML 154:

  • St. Patrick’s day themed meeting.
    • Look forward to chocolate-mint fondue, with all your favorite green fruits and green tea!
    • $2 for non-members

2) March 22, 10 a.m MCML 154:

  • Desiree Nielsen, a dietitian who previously worked at Choices market, will be coming in to speak to us.  This is an opportunity to meet and talk to a dietitian in a comfortable environment.
  • Everyone is welcome!
  • $2 for non-members.

3) April 5, 10 a.m MCML 154:

  • For our last meeting we will be having an LDOC (last day of classes) breakfast!  What better way to celebrate the term coming to an end then will delicious waffles!  Everyone is welcome!
    • $2 for non-members

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February 8, 2013 · 10:17 am

Fondue and Speech Carousel Meeting!

Friday, February 15 at 10:00 in MCML 154 we will be having a very special Valentine’s day themed meeting!

We will be having fruit and chocolate fondue and a speech carousel.  What is a speech carousel you may ask?  We have come up with various topics that are quite broad and are centered around our Valentine’s day theme.  You will be assigned a random topic and will have the opportunity to get up in front of an audience and discuss the topic.  This is a great opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and to organize you thoughts on the spot!

The event will be $2 for non-members and free for members.  Everyone is welcome and we will be selling memberships for $5!

Hope to see you there!

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· 10:11 am

Minutes February 1

General Announcements:

Meeting:

Tips Master: Samira

  • To combat cold and flu symptoms, use garlic extract
    • Benefits of garlic:
      • Contains prebiotics, which support gut health.
      • Inulin rich, supports good bacteria in the gut.


Grammarian: Courtney

  • Rice bran oil: a trending oil available on the market that has been advertised by Dr. Oz.
    • May have slightly higher nutrition…although probably does not make much of a difference.
    • Advertised as being gluten free, although most oils, such as olive oil, should be gluten free (depending on how and where they are processed).


Table Topics: Cathy:

  • Topic:  Is obesity more than an energy imbalance?
    • Point brought up that everyone has a “set point weight:”
        • Not everyone can be that a perfect weight.
        • Genetics definitely play a role.
    • Emotional factor behind food:
      • What is people’s motivation behind eating?
      • Move more into mental health issues-look to the root of the problem.
    • Environment:
      • Neighbourhood and income.
    • Mineral deficiencies?
      • Thought to cause increased appetite as the person craves what they are missing.
      • Soils in the lower mainland is lower in nutrients (water-logged).
    • Psychology:
      • Pushing ourselves too hard:
        • Eating disorders.
        • Extremists
    • Eating disorders:
      • Must have a shift in society.
        • Acceptance
  • Overweight death rate: Skinny and unhealthy individuals have a higher death rate than overweight and healthy individuals.


Table topics 2: What do you think of Dr. Oz?

  • Many people subscribe to Dr. Oz.
    • Three products: Ketone bodies, green coffee bean extract, L-carnitine.
      • Raspberry ketones:
        • Only based on rat studies.
      • Green coffee bean extract:
        • Thought to increase metabolism and weight loss.
        • Unsure about the validity of this…
  • Amino acid L-carnitine:
        • More studies have been done on L-carnitine.
        • Thought to potentially aid memory and digestion.
      • Issue of short term solutions with weight loss products.
  • Do no like how Dr. Oz uses his credentials as a doctor to promote pseudomedicine that is not proven…commercialized weight loss, anti-aging etc.
    • Breeds a culture that desires quick fix solution.
    • Person who is responsible for own health is you.


Thank you to everyone who showed up to the meeting today!

See you next week!

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January 31, 2013 · 8:28 am

First Meeting of The New Year

Hello Nutrisocialites!

Our first meeting this year will be February 1, 2013 at 10 a.m in MCML 154.  Come on out to discuss the latest topics in nutrition and meet some new people!  New members are welcome (membership is $5 and gives you free access to our events throughout the semester!).

We look forward to seeing you Friday!

Look forward to good friends and food!

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January 7, 2013 · 3:39 pm

Dietetics Peer Review Session

Attention all current and future dietetics applicants!

NutriSocial will be hosting a peer review session next Wednesday January 16th from 1-3 p.m in 519 in Frank Forward Building!  Current dietetics students will help you refine your cover letter and resume!

  • Fee is $2 for non-members and is free for members!
  • We will be selling memberships for $5.

Best of luck to everyone on the application!

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November 30, 2012 · 11:32 pm

Dietetics Application…some useful links

As discussed in today’s meeting, here are some links that may be of use for those of you applying into dietetics!

1. Resume advising with Career Services:

2. Workshops for cover letters and resumes:

3. Tips for cover letters and resumes:

4. Interview tips:

5. Check out the skills and attributes they are looking for when you apply for the program!

List that is following: “Non-academic application components are assessed using the following indicators of interest in and suitability for the profession of dietetics…”

6. Tri-mentoring program UBC:

http://www.landfood.ubc.ca/student%20beyond/tri-mentoring

Best of luck with exams and with your application.  We look forward to seeing you all in January!

 

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November 25, 2012 · 11:07 am

A Recipe to Get You Into The Holiday Spirit! Whole Wheat Apple Spice Loaf

Whole Wheat Apple Spice Loaf 

Makes 1 large loaf

For the apple mixture:

  • 1/2 cup diced apple
  • 1 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp of orange zest (optional)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp of freshly ground ginger
  • a pinch of nutmeg

For the batter:

  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 cups of milk (I used almond)
  • 1/2 cup agave nectar (or maple syrup)
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  1. In a bowl, toss apples with orange juice and then add applesauce, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and the orange zest.  Mix and set aside.
  2.  In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients for batter and  mix well.
  3.  In a small bowl, combine milk, agave nectar and vanilla.
  4. Add wet mixture to dry, stirring through until just well combined.
  5.  Add apple mixture to batter, and using a spoon or knife, ever so slightly fold/swirl it into the batter.
  6. Pour into a lightly oiled (just wipe with a paper towel) 9″ x 5″ loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden and a toothpick or skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

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November 23, 2012 · 2:01 pm

Minutes: November 23, 2012

Announcements:

Next week, November 23, 2012:

  • Current third year dietetics students will be giving a brief overview of their experience applying to the program.
  • They will be giving their personal tips on how to make an application successful.

We are planning on having a dietetics application review session sometime in January.  

  • Potential applicants will have the opportunity to bring in their cover letters and resumes and get tips from current third year dietetics students.
  • This is a wonderful opportunity to tweak and perfect your application.
  • If you have received the email about the event, please fill out the doodle to indicate your availability.  We want to make this session as 
We will keep you posted on the date!  Keep checking our blog or join our emailing list by sending an email to nst.ubc@gmail.com

Minutes 

Meeting Coordinator: Robyn

  • Asked: what is your weather?
  • Everyone explained how they have been feeling recently by relating their emotions to the weather.  

Tips Master: Courtney 

  • Instead of using eggs in baking, try using chia seeds!  
  • Check out the recipe below for pumpkin chai blueberry muffins.  They contain chia seeds instead of eggs.

Our meeting was different today and gave everyone a chance to speak up!  We each chose a random topic:

1. Certain frozen vegetables are better than fresh?

  • Idea is that nutrient loss occurs when fresh foods are stored and transported to the store.
  • Brussel sprouts and spinach were said to be better when they are frozen.
2. What is your favorite method of cooking and how do you learn to cook?
3. Do you think the vegetarian diet is more healthy than a non-vegetarian one:
  • Have been shown to have decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.
  • Importance to have variety in your protein (beans, tofu, peanut butter, tempeh, hemp hearts, seeds, nuts etc.).
  • Need to look more into research.
4. What are your tips for eating out:
  • Enjoy the experience.
  • Listen to your hunger and fullness cues.  Do not overstuff yourself, you can always pack up the food for another meal!
  • Ask for dressing on the side.
5. Do you prefer coffee, tea or hot water?
  • Coffee sometimes gives the person a stomach ache.
  • Tea is calming and contains antioxidants.
  • Coffee has been shown to have some health benefits.
6. Tips for shopping:
  • Shop around the border of the store.
  • Do not go hungry!
  • Have a list and only get what you need.
7. What is your favorite meal?
  • Traditional soup called “aush” with a lot of beans, dried lime, spinach.
  • Like to eat at home because you can control what is in your food.
  • Can limit salt and fat that is added.
  • Cheaper.
8. What is your favorite winter food and why?
  • Noodles, pizza and stews and soups.
  • Noodles are cheap and easy to make.
Thank you everyone for contributing to the discussion.  It was great to hear everyone getting up to talk.  In the new year please try to sign up for roles!  It will really help you grow as a public speaker!

 

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