When it comes to diet, you’ve probably heard the term “heart-healthy” before; but what does that mean exactly? Heart-healthy foods include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat or fat-free dairy, lean protein, and good-for-you unsaturated fats. As an added bonus, high-fiber heart healthy foods keep you fuller for longer. Here’s the low down on how toContinue reading “Heart Healthy Food Guide”
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Nutrition Myth Busters: Fad Diets
It is hard to watch TV or read the news without hearing about the latest fad diet. Commercials and advertisements make claims that seem incredible, making these diets seem like the perfect quick fix. However, the truth is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is. No foodsContinue reading “Nutrition Myth Busters: Fad Diets”
Winter Recipes Worth Trying
There is nothing like warming up with a hot plate of delicious, nutritious food on a cold day. My favorite winter nights are those spent curled up by the fireplace with a hot drink and a good book after having eaten satisfying meal. During winter it is common to crave rich comfort foods that areContinue reading “Winter Recipes Worth Trying”
Best Foods for Recovery
Being sick is the worst, especially in college when there are so many other things students would rather being doing. Although it is common to lose your appetite when you’re sick, good nutrition is actually an essential part of recovery! During illness the body uses nutrients faster than usual to repair the immune system. Sickness,Continue reading “Best Foods for Recovery”
How to Beat the Winter Blues
It is common to feel down in the cold months following the holiday season. Days are shorter, the sun isn’t shining as much, and sickness is more common. These factors can drive you to feel sluggish and unmotivated. The good news: you can combat all that with the right diet! Having the winter weather bluesContinue reading “How to Beat the Winter Blues”
What Cravings Are Telling You
What Cravings Are Telling You A craving—an intense desire for a certain food—is believed to be a signal sent by the body for specific food because of the nutrients that it provides. A craving for chocolate, for example, would signal a physiologic need for more antioxidants. However, a bowl of red beans, which areContinue reading “What Cravings Are Telling You”
Healthier Holiday Favorites
Food is an essential part of how we celebrate the holidays. Most traditional holiday foods are rich and delicious, but don’t always satisfy our bodies’ needs. In order to stay active and immune to sickness during the holidays, we need quality fuel that will sustain our bodies. Here are some superfoods and recipes toContinue reading “Healthier Holiday Favorites”
Sustainable Eating
Before I started working for the Sustainability and Nutrition office at UC Davis Dining Services, it never occurred to me that there was such a thing as eating sustainably. I would eat based on my preferences and what I knew was good for me, not giving much thought to the environmental impact of my foodContinue reading “Sustainable Eating”
Build A Better Breakfast
You’ve heard it since elementary school: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But when you wake up and hit the snooze button and are left with only twenty minutes to get ready for class, it is easy to skip breakfast altogether. In fact it is estimated that 12 to 34 percent ofContinue reading “Build A Better Breakfast”
Celebrating Food Day
Hello there Aggies, and happy Food Day! Food Day is an annual nation-wide event that celebrates healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. The goal of food day is to bring to the public’s attention some of the issues that are happening within our food system in America, and encourage people to realize that their personal choicesContinue reading “Celebrating Food Day”
Healthy Aggies at UC Davis 