Chia seeds provide a ton of health benefits and are a great source of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. They’re great for smoothies or puddings to be enjoyed for a quick snack, dessert, or a delicious, but a filling breakfast to start your day! Ingredients Instructions
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Inoculation of Yogurt
After my friends and I finished class at Meyer Hall, we decided to get lunch at one of the food trucks by the Silo. After purchasing our food, we entered the Silo and sat down and started eating. We got into a conversation about breakfast and we were all sharing about what foods we eatContinue reading “Inoculation of Yogurt”
Healthy Late Night Snacking
By Marisa Morales, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor In college, you will likely find yourself staying up late at night just to finish your paper that’s due at 11:59pm, or study for an exam you have the next day. Seems like it is just part of college life. You may also notice that the longerContinue reading “Healthy Late Night Snacking”
Intermittent Fasting – does it help Weight Loss?
By Maggie Zeng, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor The concept of intermittent fasting continues to grow in popularity; people tout the effect of fasting on weight loss or even report it boosts their mood. There are many versions of intermittent fasting, including the “16/8 method”, “5:2 diet”, and “Eat-Stop-Eat”, among others. Is there any evidenceContinue reading “Intermittent Fasting – does it help Weight Loss?”
It’s Pumpkin Season Again!
By Haley Adel, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor It’s October so everyone knows what that means…Pumpkin Season! Starbucks has been serving up its assortment of pumpkin spice drinks for weeks, while Trader Joe’s has been lining its shelves with loads of pumpkin-inspired products. To get with the season, we thought we would provide some ofContinue reading “It’s Pumpkin Season Again!”
My Chocolatey Valentine’s Day!
By Clara Matsumoto, Healthy Aggies Intern Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate loved ones and often includes an iconic romantic gift: chocolate. In fact, more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine’s Day. Though chocolate is thought to be unhealthy since it is a “dessert”, some chocolate possesses healthContinue reading “My Chocolatey Valentine’s Day!”
2 Easy Recipes with Pumpkin!
Happy Fall everyone! As the weather begins to cool down and the leaves change into an array of colors, we are reminded that fall is among us. In addition to this temporal change, new seasonal fruits and vegetables pop up into our local grocery stores and farmers market. In thisContinue reading “2 Easy Recipes with Pumpkin!”
Tips for Staying Cool this Summer
By Rebekah Shulman, Dietitian Assistant Summer is finally here! Whether you’re staying in Davis or traveling elsewhere, these tips on how to stay cool in the summer heat may come in handy over the next couple months, especially if you don’t have AC. Here are seven quick tips to beat the heat and stay hydratedContinue reading “Tips for Staying Cool this Summer”
Why should I eat locally?
By Jessica Bonilla, Dietitian Assistant Have you ever wonder why we can eat certain fruits, such as bananas and pineapples, that don’t grow in the area naturally? Or how are we able to get certain vegetables all year round even when they’re not in season? Surprisingly, the food industry has been taking care of thisContinue reading “Why should I eat locally?”
Serving Sizes: a visual guide
By Rebekah Shulman, Dietitian Assistant When’s the last time you measured out half a cup of ice cream, ate exactly 15 chips, or leveled out two tablespoons of peanut butter? You may be surprised about what a serving of these common foods actually looks like. While using measuring utensils and counting calories isn’t necessary toContinue reading “Serving Sizes: a visual guide”
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