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By Lisa Aparicio, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor ❌ Myth: Only hippies eat mushrooms. ✔️ Truth: Mushrooms have many health benefits for everyone! Have you ever tried mushrooms? Yes, the brown/white earthy button looking fungi.  I understand if you might feel a little uncertain about them or look at them in disgust. I was onceContinue reading “Make room for the shrooms!!”

By Daniela Rodriguez, UC Davis Healthy Aggies Intern With Halloween right around the corner, why not listen to some spooky music while having some active fun? Here is a Spotify playlist for your spookiness. We have also rounded up some easy Halloween themed workouts on Youtube to do in the comfort of your own homeContinue reading “5 Halloween Workouts”

By Leanna Sanchez, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor “Breathe in folks. Smells like fall” (Taylor Doose). As we settle into cozy fall weather, many of us enjoy taking strolls outside, taking cute pictures at the pumpkin patch or cozying up with a good book. Of course, none of this is done without hot drinks likeContinue reading “The Flavors of Fall”

By Veronica Gomez, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor We always hear about eating “healthy” in the context of the American diet. When we think of changing our eating habits, the average student will envision a diet completely different than what they are accustomed to. Suddenly, this student has to cut out all cultural foods andContinue reading “Abandon Culture for “health”?”

By Lisa Aparicio, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor Welcome Back Aggies! Fall quarter 2022 has just begun and we are ready to start it off right by prioritizing our mental/physical health and wellness. Cheers to another year of progress towards our goals! We are back again this year providing you with information and tips surroundingContinue reading “5 ways Meditation can make you a MORE EFFICIENT student!”

By Sarina Lin, UC Davis Healthy Aggies Coordinator Boba, ice cream, slushies, or Jamba Juice with friends are great summer hangout ideas. We all tend to hang out indoors during the summer, but what are some fun activities that you can do with your friends outdoors and get some exercise in? Water Balloon Games FillContinue reading “Summertime Group time!”

By Elisha Aispuro, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor The life of a college student is hectic, unpredictable, and caffeine-driven for many. Long hours of studying with so many other responsibilities make it difficult to prioritize mental and physical well-being. This lack of time, in addition to other barriers, such as limited access to nutrient-dense foods,Continue reading “3 Important Nutrients for College Students”

By Angela Feng, UC Davis Healthy Aggie What is the “Sunshine Vitamin” you may ask? It’s your friend vitamin D! You might be thinking, “Oh, now they are going to educate me on foods high in vitamin D.” Actually…not quite. The best way to get vitamin D is from the sun! By being exposed toContinue reading “Vitamin D, “The Sunshine Vitamin””