Nutrition & Diet Articles

Hydration 101

How often have you had someone tell you to “stay hydrated” or to “drink enough water?” I’m sure you have heard some variation of these far too often but never enough! Those people know what they’re taking about, keep them close! Let’s take a deeper look into why hydration is important for our health.

How to Start Meal Prepping

Meal prep has been all of the hype for sometime now, but let’s dive a little deeper into what it is and if it really lives up to its name.

Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

Mental health is an important aspect of health that is often overlooked. With the common stressors of life (school, family, friends, the year of 2020, etc.), it is often hard to focus on your mental well-being. Here is a list of small ways to improve your mental health. These examples do not take long to do but can make a huge difference on your overall mood and happiness.

Tips to Get Cookin’ Now

Want to fuel your brain & body AND save money??? Use that apartment kitchen and learn how to cook! If you don’t know how to cook, this is the perfect time in your life to learn. This important skill will benefit you now and for the rest of your life. Here are some tips to get cookin’ now!

Amazing Heart Healthy Foods

February is American Heart Month! Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of men and women? According to the CDC, 1 person will die every 37 seconds. And don’t think this is just an old person’s disease. It can happen at pretty much any age! That’s why you should start thinking about protecting your heart and taking action NOW!

The Benefits of Increasing Fiber Intake

For many of us, the only time we ever heard about needing to eat fiber was from an older relative shoving prunes in our face. In a world full of super food trends and almond flour pizza crust, fiber remains overlooked. I’m here to give fiber the credit it deserves, and how you’ll be able to incorporate more fiber in your diet on campus.

Can You Get Enough Protein From Plants?

Protein is essential in our diet. It is a component of almost every part of our body. Protein is what feeds our muscles, helps us grow stronger and keeps our body functioning properly. 10% – 35% of one’s daily calories should come from protein. Based on a 2,000-kal diet this translates to 50g – 175g, however factors like age, weight, height and activity level are important considerations in determining the proper amount for each individual. Surprisingly, most people actually consume significantly more protein than thay need!

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