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By Brandy Carrillo, Healthy Aggies Intern In light of recent events, it’s important that we not only focus on how to stay safe and keep our bodies healthy but that we also protect our own mental health. With Mental Health Awareness month right around the corner, it is crucial that we keep this in mindContinue reading “Focusing on Mental Health during Quarantine”

By Kelly Kim, Healthy Aggies Intern Are you a daily coffee drinker? If so, you may have heard of the latest homemade coffee trend. If you haven’t heard… let me introduce you to Dalgona coffee! It is a fun and simple recipe, especially when many of us find ourselves with time to spare. There areContinue reading “Healthier Dalgona Coffee?”

By: Haley Adel, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor What strange times we are living in with COVID-19 and quarantining! Our everyday lives are definitely different than usual. This, however, can provide a great opportunity to try something new. Whether it’s for the sake of productivity or just for fun, here are some ideas for entertainingContinue reading “What’s in your cabinets?”

By Rini Jablonski, Healthy Aggies Intern It is common to watch friends and family members try to “cut back on sugar”.  Awareness of implications associated with excess sugar consumption is increasing, and research from UC Davis has found links between dietary sugar and the development of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. YouContinue reading “Fruit – can I eat too much?”

By Esther Garcia, UC Davis Healthy Aggies intern There is no doubt that this pandemic has caught everyone off-guard. Courses are now online only, jobs have been lost, restaurants and grocery stores are closing early, and gyms are shuttered. No one knows how long this may last. Nonetheless, it is best to keep distance betweenContinue reading “3 Ways to Support Your Health During Coronavirus (COVID-19)”

By Marisa Morales, Nutrition Peer Counselor A couple of weeks ago, the U.S. confirmed its first case of the coronavirus, seen in a Solano County resident being treated at the UC Davis Medical Center. The world first began seeing cases of this viral illness at the beginning of the new year. It initiated in ChinaContinue reading “Boost your Immune System”

By Ruth Vodonos, UC Davis Healthy Aggies Intern Having to grocery shop can be stressful. You might walk in hungry just to buy everything that looks good, but then regret it later when you realize how unhealthy it is. I know I have personally gone shopping hungry only to buy myself mostly snacks and sweets,Continue reading “Make shopping for fruits and veggies easy!”

By:  Marisa Morales, Healthy Aggies Nutrition Peer Counselor Veggie burger patties have been around for quite some time. They are generally consumed by those who choose to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. Jumping ahead to the present, a new version of plant-based burgers has become a popular alternative for regular burgers. This version ofContinue reading “How Nutritious are popular plant-based burgers?”

By Cecilia Chen, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor A vegetarian refrains from eating meat, poultry, and sometimes, fish.  These are all significant sources of protein. A common question asked by those eating vegetarian is “How can I get enough protein?” Some plant-based food and dairy products are excellent protein sources for a vegetarian diet. HereContinue reading “Five Sources of Protein for Vegetarians”

By Brandy Carrillo, Healthy Aggies intern The resolution mentality is still alive as we adjust to the ins and outs of the new decade. Many of us took the time to reflect on the good and bad of 2019 and develop a set of resolutions for 2020. A new year is the perfect opportunity toContinue reading “Make 2020 the Year of Gratitude”