Archive for 2023
12.08.2023
‘Tis the Season to be Giving: A Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is here! While it is a joyous time for many, the pressure of gift-giving and the hunt for the perfect present may leave you feeling stressed and confused. The gift must be practical to avoid collecting dust in the back of a closet, but it must also show that you know and care for recipient. This holiday gift guide aims to help you find gifts that best suit your loved ones and support their health and well-being.
11.17.2023
A Day in the Life of a NUTR Practicum Student
For our latest "Day in The Life," join nutrition practicum student Grace as she takes us through a full day of work, classes, internship projects, and more! ☀️
11.06.2023
A Day in the Life of a Community Nutrition Graduate Student
Spend a day with Ava, a nutrition graduate student and Dining Services Nutrition Clerical, and discover some of her favorite meals fueling her busy days. 🥙 What are some of your go-to meals in the dining commons?
10.16.2023
Trick or Treat Yourself with Balanced Halloween Treats!
The leaves are turning, there is a chill in the air, and the Halloween season is upon us. Halloween is known for being a holiday of enjoying sweet treats and candy, and for some, this may spark questions on the health impact of these typically sugary foods. Tasty treats can still be a part of a balanced diet. Mindfulness when making food choices and eating a variety of nutritious foods, as well as treats, are all factors that create a balanced diet and life.
05.04.2023
Food Rainbow Series – Part 3: Eating the Rainbow
You may have heard that one of the best ways to get the necessary amount of nutrients is by "eating the rainbow." This phrase refers to having a diverse eating pattern to maintain healthy bodily function. With over 30 vitamins, minerals, and other dietary components, it is hard to keep track of what is necessary for your body's health. A great way to simplify the process is to focus on the variety of colors on your plate.
04.21.2023
Food Rainbow Series – Part 2: Colors and Food Desirability
There are two aspects of color that affect appetite: luminance and chroma. Luminance is perceived brightness and chroma is the color's intensity. Combined, they influence both hedonic and sensory expectations but also have as much influence when analyzed separately.
04.12.2023
The Food Rainbow Series: Stimulating Your Appetite Through Aesthetics
There are multiple factors that impact our desire to eat, including mood, environment, and food presentation. Food presentation considers color, arrangement, plating, neatness, portion sizes, balance, and even luminance to create a beautiful representation that influences your desire to eat that food. This series explores the relevance of these details and provides different tips and fun facts for your eating journey!
03.28.2023
Whole Grains For Your Whole Life
Whole grains are universally recommended in a healthful diet, providing helpful nutrients like dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, but they are a severely underutilized food group. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests choosing from a wide variety of grains daily and making half of the grains you eat whole grains.
03.13.2023
Celebrate National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month was created in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in order to promote healthful eating and physical activity. Every year during the month of March, the Academy invites us to learn how to make informed decisions about our food.
01.31.2023
Rethink Your Drink
Hot beverages are the quickest way to thaw after making a chilly trek from class, but they can be a source of added sugar.
01.11.2023
Sensational Snacking
When it's time to pick out a snack during your busy day, keep in mind the three S's of snacking: sustain, strategize, satisfy.