About Dr. Olson
Beth Olson is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Nutritional Sciences. She has a BS in Biochemistry from UW-Madison and a PhD in Nutrition from UC-Davis. Prior to coming to UW, she worked at Michigan State University and the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, MI.
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Nutrition and Immunity Dr. Olson was interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “The Morning Show” about how we might eat to make sure we’re keeping our immune system strong. Listen here.
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Nutrition & shelf-stable foods
With limited shopping trips, people are relying more on shelf-stable foods, which are sometimes called “processed” foods. Most foods we buy are processed in some way to make them edible […]
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FoodKeeper App
It is estimated Americans waste 915 pounds of food per person, each year! We can help reduce this waste by making sure we understand how to store and cook our […]
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Teens and nutrition
For teens Your nutritional needs haven’t changed suddenly, but now that you’re at home more you may have time to think about the choices you make about what you are […]
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Making the most of leftovers
Using your leftovers in later meals can save time, money, and trips to the grocery store. Here are some ideas to help you use your leftovers: Have a “leftover” night, […]
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Nutrition for seniors
For older adults living at home, this may be a challenging time to eat healthy. Lack of meals at senior centers, difficulty with transportation, and perhaps challenges to using online […]
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Tips to Avoid Mindless Snacking
When sitting home all day with easy access to a refrigerator or pantry full of snacks, it can be easy to fall victim to “bored eating.” It’s important to stay […]
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Nutrition for a healthy immune system
We’re more concerned than ever about what we can do to keep our immune system strong. There’s no “magic bullet” to do this, so be careful of products promising to […]
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Kids at home? Cooking for fun and for learning
Healthy eating habits are developed early, and with schools closed and so much time being spent at home, what better time to get your kids in the kitchen than now? […]