Nutrition & Diet Articles

Reject Diet Culture!

The diet industry’s job isn’t to tell you the truth – it’s to make money and they make their money off failure, not success. If diets really worked, it wouldn’t be a 70 billion dollar industry.

Reject Diet Culture!

What’s the difference between sugars and natural sugars?

Being a student can be stressful and exhausting at times—especially during midterms and finals when it is hard to not reach for that sweet treat when you are in a pinch and have a craving for something sweet. Sometimes it may seem like the only thing that will make studying more enjoyable would be to have a cookie or piece of chocolate. But what does eating that sweet treat actually do to your health? How do you distinguish between added sugars versus natural sugars, and what do those tricky food labels really mean?

What’s the difference between sugars and natural sugars?

Eat More Plants!

You have probably heard the terms plant based or plant forward, but what do they mean to you? Do imagine a strict vegan or vegetarian diet or do you imagine just eating less meat? Actually, any of those meanings are correct. You can be vegan, vegetarian, or just eat less meat and have a plant forward eating pattern.

Eat More Plants!

Happy Heart Month

While we should always think about protecting our hearts, February is the month to remind us of how important factors like diet, exercise, stress, sleep, and smoking play in the health of our heart

Happy Heart Month

Whole Grains

We often see celebrities vilify carbs in the media, which is just not responsible or correct. When choosing carbs, there are denitely choices that are better than white rice, white pasta, cookies and pastries! Whole Grains are where it’s at! When choosing grains, aim to make at least ½ of them whole!

Whole Grains

Food and Mood

Did you know that food and mood can go hand in hand? If you nourish your body with delicious yet healthy food, chances are, you’re probably going to feel pretty darn good. If you live on a diet of white rice and french fries, the opposite is probably true. Our overall dietary pattern is like one big puzzle that interlocks with environmental and social factors, including STRESS! Don’t forget to move your body, get adequate sleep and practice self-care!

Food and Mood