Archive for 2022
11.30.2022
Study Smart
Retaining a steady flow of facts in your brain requires a steady flow of nutrients. In addition to getting plenty of rest and organizing your time during finals, be sure to eat right.
11.17.2022
Don’t Fear the Feast!
Though filled with many joys, the Thanksgiving holiday can also come with some significant anxieties and stressors. When it's time to sit down to your feast, keep these tips in mind to help reduce stress and improve satisfaction with your Thanksgiving meal.
11.02.2022
Eat Your Breakfast
A well-balanced breakfast is the best way to start you day. Even if you are in a hurry, there are multiple ways to eat well and balanced.
10.18.2022
What Does It Mean To Be Heart Healthy?
Being heart-healthy involves preventing and managing cardiovascular disease by living a balanced lifestyle that consists of a healthy diet and regular exercise. Creating healthy habits and focusing on positive, long-term patterns is the key, and there are a few broad recommendations from the American Heart Association that can help you create these patterns of wellness and meet your goals.
10.05.2022
Pollination, What’s All The Buzz About?
Some of your favorite foods in the dining commons would not exist without the incredible power of pollinators! This month we are raising awareness about the importance of these animals to our cuisine.
09.19.2022
Food for Thought: Nutrition & Brain Health
Did you know that what you eat can have a direct effect on your brain function? Join Maggie Green, Dietetic Intern at Vanderbilt and UGA Dining Nutrition Marketing Intern, on a walk through the dining commons to learn about foods that can enhance your cognition and overall health.
09.08.2022
Tips for Being Plant-Based in the Dining Commons
Entering a college dining common with dietary restrictions can be a daunting feeling. I know that's how I once felt as a freshman visiting Bolton for the very first time. Luckily for all the plant-based eaters at UGA, I found there are many options that accommodate all diet choices. I have been vegetarian for five years and have learned many meal "hacks" since first walking into the dining commons three years ago, and I am happy to pass on these ideas.
04.05.2022
Dining Bracket Contest Winner: O-House O’Hacienda!
The results are in and the O-House O'Hacienda is this year's fan-favorite dining station from the 2022 March Madness Dining Bracket Contest! This staple station is home to UGA's most flavorful burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and nachos. You can customize your plate with delicious toppings to accommodate for any dietary restrictions or allergens. As National Nutrition Month ends, we invite you to experience a world of flavors and visit the O'Hacienda for lunch or dinner to see why it is the top student-rated station this year!
03.21.2022
Leafy Greens
Maggie Green teaches us that not only are leafy greens recommended in an overall healthful diet, they also play a vital role in brain function. Leafy green veggies such as spinach, kale, and broccoli are rich in vitamin K, folate, and carotenoids. Adequate intake of these foods is associated with healthy cognition, slower cognitive decline, improved executive function, and a sharper memory.
02.25.2022
Food for Thought: Flavonoids & Carotenoids
You may have heard of the buzzword antioxidant, but did you ever stop and question what it meant? Maggie Green tells us how Antioxidants prevent or delay certain types of cell damage. Flavonoids and Carotenoids are two types of antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties for improved neural and general health. They increase cerebral blood flow and artery protection and reduce cell damage.
02.11.2022
Food For Thought: Vitamin E
In this week's Food For Thought, Maggie Green explores the effects of Vitamin E on the brain and overall health.
01.28.2022
Food For Thought: Boost Brainpower with Nutrition
Did you know you can simultaneously nourish your brain and body? Yet another reason to get ample sleep, engage in physical activity, and eat nourishing foods. Data suggests that diet and nutrition are vital for human physiology and significantly affect mental health, mood, and cognitive function. Several well-known nutrients support healthy brain function. Maggie Green's next series of weekly articles will explore more on each of these nutrients and how you can find them in the Dining Commons. First up: fatty acids!
