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By Wendy Liang, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor Are you confused by the terms mindful eating and intuitive eating? This is probably due to some overlap between the two.  Mindful Eating Practicing mindful eating means using your physical and emotional senses to – This helps us stay in the present and actually experience the eating. Continue reading “Mindful Eating Vs. Intuitive Eating”

By Veronica Gomez, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor In my experience as a UC Davis student, I have learned that the quarter is getting tough when cans of yerba mate begin to occupy my desk space. As Guayaki’s ‘Lemon Elation’ becomes the only option in the MU Market refrigerators, I know my fellow Aggies areContinue reading “What is Yerba Mate ?”

By Lisa Aparicio, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor Seasonal eating is when you focus mainly on consuming the produce that is harvested during that season. Before science and preservation was introduced into agriculture, people only ate seasonal food that they were growing in their gardens/farms, at the time it was ready to be harvested. ThisContinue reading “Benefits of Eating Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables”

By Mer Temple Allen, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor Believe it or not, caffeine isn’t the only way to increase energy levels. When it comes to college, students spend so many nights studying that relying on caffeinated drinks feels like the only way to stay awake at times. Caffeine is a stimulant in coffee, certainContinue reading “How to Increase Energy Levels as a Student (without caffeine!)”

By Daniella Rodriguez, Health Aggies Intern 1-  Nutella Strawberry Cheesecake Bites   By: the kitchen is my playground https://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2015/07/nutella-strawberry-cheesecake-bites.html In addition to being delicious tiny slices of chocolatey cheesecake, Nutella-Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are also quite simple to make. 2-   Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Bites                                   By: Healthy Family Project  https://healthyfamilyproject.com/recipes/strawberry-yogurt-bites/ Don’t forget to wash your strawberries before preparingContinue reading “4 Delicious Valentine’s Day Treats for Friends and Loved Ones”

By Wendy Liang, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor You may have heard the phrase “antioxidants prevent cancer” or may have even seen wellness trends on social media hyping up antioxidant consumption. So what is all this obsession with antioxidants? Should you be concerned about your antioxidant intake? What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are chemical molecules thatContinue reading “What’s the Hype With Antioxidants? – Is It Worth Taking Supplements?”

By Veronica Gomez, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor This year, 2023, I am determined to incorporate more vegetables into my diet. When deciding on my New Year’s Resolution, I pondered any obstacles I would face in achieving my goal. And of course, take-out and dine-in with friends seemed like a barrier, but I found aContinue reading “Restaurants in Downtown Davis with Veggie-Packed Menus”

By Lisa Aparicio, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor  It’s 2023! Time for a new year’s detox right? Wrong. This year we are doing our research and saving time and money. Have popular societal trends convinced you that certain detoxes will help you lose weight, improve your health, or get rid of toxins? Continue reading forContinue reading “Are Supplemental Detox Effective?”

 By Mer Temple Allen, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor With the temperatures dropping and the rain pouring down, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate is areat way to enjoy the cold weather (from the comfort of home, of course!). Much store-bought hot chocolate comes with added dairy or other additives you may want to avoid.Continue reading “Dairy-free Hot Chocolate for a Cold, Rainy Day”