03.10.2025
How UGA Dining Brings “Food Connects Us” to Life This National Nutrition Month®
March is here, and that means it's time to celebrate National Nutrition Month®! This year's theme, "Food Connects Us," is all about how food brings people together. Food is much more than just a source of nourishment, it connects all of us regardless of background, religion, culture, or language.
03.06.2025
Knowledge Check: Refined vs. Whole Grains
We've discussed grains many times on the Eating Smart Blog. Take a look back at some of our previous posts, and then try your hand at this crossword.
02.24.2025
What is Caffeine? How Much Is Safe? How Does It Work?
Caffeine is a naturally occurring central nervous system stimulant most commonly found in coffee, tea, and cacao plants. When it is consumed, caffeine is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Caffeine works by stimulating the central nervous system and speeds up almost all bodily functions.
02.05.2025
Is Gluten Bad for Me?
Gluten is a term that has gained a lot of attention in recent years and the popularity of gluten-free diets has risen dramatically, often surrounded by misconceptions and dietary trends. If you’ve found yourself wondering what gluten actually is and whether you should be concerned about it, you’re not alone.
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!