01.20.2025
Should I Eat Breakfast?
There are various physical and mental health benefits associated with eating breakfast regularly. Studies have shown that breakfast can improve metabolism, enhance cognitive function, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Consuming breakfast is an opportunity to work in more essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber and provide you with more fuel to energize your morning.
01.07.2025
Superfoods!
The term ‘superfoods’ has gained considerable popularity, yet it often carries an ambiguous meaning. It is frequently used in informal marketing and media coverage, which is increasing consumers’ interest in and consumption of these foods. Let’s clarify the health versus hype messages surrounding superfoods.
12.02.2024
Looking Beyond Nutrients This Holiday Season
The holidays are right around the corner. This time of year, we savor moments of holiday cheer, whether from a warm meal or spending time with our community. Certain meals throughout the holidays have a more significant impact on our bodies than just nutrients.
11.18.2024
Q&A with Joshua Siger: “Quantifying Dietary Intake” Research
Former Dining Services Student Nutrition Manager and current Nutritional Sciences Masters student, Joshua Siger, presented his research poster at both the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunity (CURO) Symposium in April of 2024 and the 13th Annual Georgia State of Public Health Conference (SOPH) in October of 2024.” His poster focused on quantifying dietary intake and research conducted on students’ plates in the dining commons.
11.11.2024
Fall Festivities at the YMCA
In October, UGA Dining Services Nutrition Clericals collaborated with UGA Peer Nutrition Educators and the YMCA to provide nutrition education to Athens area kids. Our goal is to instill good nutrition habits at a young age and we were able to do so in a fun, kid-friendly way! We've had some great experiences recently and are excited to share what the Nutrition Clericals have been up to in the Athens community.
11.04.2024
Eating for Exercise
Whether you’re just starting to work out or looking to amp up your workout routine, how you eat before, during, and after exercise will support your level of fitness. We can use proper nutrition to perform our best, continue making progress, and support essential recovery. Food is fuel!
10.28.2024
A Breakdown Of Carbs: Why You Should Incorporate Them Into Your Diet
Carbohydrates are essential macronutrients that are the preferred form of fuel by our brains and nervous system. They can be a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Healthy carbohydrates can also decrease one’s risk for heart disease. But not all carbohydrates are created equal.
09.20.2024
Eating Plant-Based In The Dining Commons
Your first year at college can be a difficult adjustment in many ways, and finding plant-based options in the dining commons can feel like an additional challenge. Luckily, eating plant-based in college is not nearly as difficult as it may seem. Here are some hacks I discovered as a first-year vegetarian that I still use today.
08.14.2024
Catching Up With The Clericals
UGA Dining Services relies on exceptional student employees who help ensure that the dining commons operate smoothly. In the Nutrition Department, we depend on Student Nutrition Clericals to maintain menus, update allergens, manage inventory, create educational content, and assist the Dietitians. These dedicated individuals play a pivotal role in shaping the dining experience at UGA, and we are excited to showcase their stories and celebrate their influence. We checked in with them to see where they are now...
05.08.2024
Protein Needs: Fact vs. Fiction
There is a lot of misinformation in the media regarding muscle growth and fitness. Social media influencers will try to sell their followers on a particular diet or lifestyle, which often includes biased or inaccurate information. With all the different diets, lifestyles, and exercise regimens out there, it can be confusing to figure out what is fact and what is fiction.