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By Hannah Squire, UC Davis Healthy Aggies Coordinator Do you get overwhelmed with all of the ‘healthy’ food options around campus? Buzz words like ‘superfood’, ‘full of antioxidants’, and ‘whole food’ on labels can be confusing. Luckily, Healthy UC Davis has your back to     discern what foods are really full of the nutrients you needContinue reading “What is Nourish?”

By Elisha Aispuro, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor Before I tackle this, you may be wondering do we really need supplements at all? Well… I’m here to tell you that an increasing number of health experts will tell you that they’re unnecessary and you’re better off saving your money for something else. Of course, thereContinue reading “Are there differences in nutrient supplements marketed for men and women?”

By Sammy Seefeldt, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor Today more than ever we live in a world rampant with anxiety and stress. From the never ending changing health of the world to the day-to-day struggle to excel in work, school, and social life – it is no wonder stress and anxiety are a norm. TheContinue reading “The Not So Stressful Ways to Deal With Stress”

By Elisha Aispuro, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor Picture this… it’s a hot summer day and the first thing you reach for is an icy-cold soda.  It seems so refreshing! As you start drinking this sugar-packed fizzy drink to quench your thirst, you slowly become thirstier without knowing it. This may sound counterintuitive because beveragesContinue reading “Can drinking soda really hurt my health?”

By Matthew Nguyen, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor Social media, as much fun as it is, continues to create ‘social norms’ that are damaging.  A big one of these being what a healthy person should look like. Society has established that being skinny or muscular is healthy, while being large or overweight is considered unhealthy.Continue reading “What is HAES?”

By Kalyn Concepcion, Healthy Aggies Intern Happy November Aggies! As the weather in Davis is beginning to cool down and all the leaves on the trees are changing into beautiful colors, it finally feels like fall! And with fall arrived, the holiday season is just around the corner: cozy clothes, warm drinks, and of course,Continue reading “Fall Snacking”

By Elisha Aispuro, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor Living in California will have you hearing the most absurd arguments as many of you know. One of those repeated arguments always discusses the age old question, is it better to juice or blend? While it may be tempting to watch the Goop Lab starring Gwenyth PaltroContinue reading “Should you juice or blend? ”

By Angela Feng, Healthy Aggies Intern Electrolytes are minerals present in your body…and there’s a whole lot of them! This includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphate, and Bicarbonate. Electrolytes are essential in maintaining vital body functions. They are responsible for conducting nervous impulses, contracting muscles, and keeping you hydrated. Did you know electrolytes andContinue reading “The Importance of Electrolytes”

By Vivien Zhong, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor Have you ever apologized for having a big feast? Or felt guilty while eating a delicious dessert? Do you been stress and worry about healthy eating? If you answer “yes” to one of the above questions, know that you are not alone and it doesn’t need toContinue reading “4 Ways to Embrace Gentle Nutrition”

By Sammy Seefeldt, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor Ever since I was 13, I have spent weeks of my life with cramps, mood swings, migraines, and flat-out – grumpiness. All because of an inevitable natural process… menstruation. I am sure many of you can relate to this. Below are 5 useful tips to not onlyContinue reading “5 Tips Every Woman Should Know. Period.”