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.
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.