Food For Thought
Fall 2024 Food for Thought
Sessions are on Wednesdays from noon - 1 pm and are open to anyone. Presentations will be held virtually via TEAMS Live. Log in and enjoy some great informational content on relevant exercise, nutrition, and wellness topics!
Title: Cortisol: How stress effects your body and lifestyle habits
Date: Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: TEAMS Live (virtual event)
Description: Cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, has been getting a lot of attention lately. It has been blamed for people’s weight gain, chronic conditions, and mental health. But what exactly is cortisol and why do we care so much about it? How much of what we hear is true, and what do we need to pay attention to. Come learn about this powerful hormone and its effects on your body, appetite, weight, and more. Also learn strategies to help you normalize your cortisol levels.
Presenter Bio: Stacie Ellis, PhD, RDN, LD, is the Registered Dietitian at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she provides nutrition consultations and education for the students and staff on campus. Stacie is the proud owner of EXCELLIS Nutrition, a company geared towards performance nutrition, weight management, disordered eating, and medical nutrition therapy. Stacie serves as a consulting dietitian for Wellness Concepts, Health Fairs Direct, and American Health Assessments. She recently received her Doctoral degree in Nutrition with a minor in Kinesiology at Texas Woman's University. Her dissertation involved comparing a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet to a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet on performance in dancers. She has been interviewed with Women’s Health Magazine, The Oak Cliff Documentary, and Texas Metro News, and she also completed the Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management Program on June 4-6, 2015.
Title: Fast Fixes Cooking Demo: Fast healthy meals for a busy life
Date: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: TEAMS Live (virtual event)
Description: Do you want to eat healthy, but you feel as though you don’t have any time to cook delicious well-balanced meals? Do you feel that you need more vegetables in your meals, but you are just bored with a serving of vegetables on the side. Or maybe you just need some ideas of great dishes you can incorporate in your routine. Join us as we prepare fast meals that you can incorporate in your routine.
Presenter Bio: Stacie Ellis, PhD, RDN, LD, is the Registered Dietitian at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she provides nutrition consultations and education for the students and staff on campus. Stacie is the proud owner of EXCELLIS Nutrition, a company geared towards performance nutrition, weight management, disordered eating, and medical nutrition therapy. Stacie serves as a consulting dietitian for Wellness Concepts, Health Fairs Direct, and American Health Assessments. She recently received her Doctoral degree in Nutrition with a minor in Kinesiology at Texas Woman's University. Her dissertation involved comparing a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet to a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet on performance in dancers. She has been interviewed with Women’s Health Magazine, The Oak Cliff Documentary, and Texas Metro News, and she also completed the Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management Program on June 4-6, 2015.
Title: Healthy Eating for the Holidays
Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: TEAMS Live (virtual event)
Description: As the holiday season approaches, so do the increase in parties, banquets, and holiday dinners. We all love the taste of all the delicious treats and foods that comes with the holidays, however we do not like what it does to our waistline. Come to this month's Food for Thought to learn tips and tricks to help you keep you on track with your diet and lifestyle.
Presenter Bio: Stacie Ellis, PhD, RDN, LD, is the Registered Dietitian at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she provides nutrition consultations and education for the students and staff on campus. Stacie is the proud owner of EXCELLIS Nutrition, a company geared towards performance nutrition, weight management, disordered eating, and medical nutrition therapy. Stacie serves as a consulting dietitian for Wellness Concepts, Health Fairs Direct, and American Health Assessments. She recently received her Doctoral degree in Nutrition with a minor in Kinesiology at Texas Woman's University. Her dissertation involved comparing a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet to a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet on performance in dancers. She has been interviewed with Women’s Health Magazine, The Oak Cliff Documentary, and Texas Metro News, and she also completed the Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management Program on June 4-6, 2015