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  No sleep, caffeine overload, sweats and flip-flops. It’s that time of the quarter again. Even though in a week we’ll be enjoying the sweet taste of summer vacation and, for some of us, graduation, there’s one last hurdle we all have to get over. You probably guessed it, the daunting week of finals! ManyContinue reading “Finals Week Survival Guide”

Certain foods are meant to be eaten together to bring out their nutritional benefits in the best way possible. Bioavailability is a term that describes how easily a nutrient is broken down, absorbed and utilized by the body. Foods can work together to enhance bioavailability, and allow nutrients to become more powerful and efficient inContinue reading “Powerful Food Combos”

Picture this: it’s a beautiful spring day, and you have finished all of your studying and assignments for the week. You’re ready to relax and enjoy a delicious picnic with friends in the arboretum, your favorite sunny spot on campus, or even just your backyard. We’ve got just what you need to make sure yourContinue reading “Plan the Perfect Picnic”

We’ve all had those days when we feel like there is not enough time to get everything done. With school, work, and extracurriculars in college it can be difficult to balance it all. Often enough sleep is the first thing to go when life gets busy: we think that extra hour or two that weContinue reading “Eat Your Way to a Better Sleep”

Last quarter I had the opportunity to work as a sports nutrition intern for Dr. Liz Applegate, Director of Sports Nutrition for Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Davis. I worked directly with both her and our Division 1 athletes, and learned a few things along the way. What I found was that if there is oneContinue reading “Nutrition Secrets for Athletes”

Nothing compares to the taste of a cucumber or tomato just picked from the vine from your own backyard. Gardening is a fun physical activity, providing you great tasting produce while saving you trips to the store. In addition, it’s a perfect way to learn about where food comes from and appreciate how much effortContinue reading “Grow Your Own Food!”

It is understood that sun exposure is among the top causes of skin damage. But did you know that scientific evidence shows eating certain types of foods could help to prevent the damage that sun does to our skin and decrease the risk of sunburn? In most cases, you need to start eating those foodsContinue reading “Foods that Fight Sun Damage”

Did you know that some food can actually help you think better? If you’re feeling forgetful, it could be due to a lack of sleep or a number of other reasons including genetics, level of physical activity, and lifestyle and environmental factors. However, there’s no doubt that diet plays a major role in brain health.Continue reading “The Best Foods for Your Mind”