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Tag Archives: nutrition
Raw vs Cooked…Which is Healthier For Your Veggies?
Have you ever heard that some vegetables are more nutritious raw than cooked? Well, studies have shown that it goes both ways. Some vegetables are actually healthier for you when … Continue reading
The Best (and Worst) Foods for Your Skin
Believe it or not, the food we eat can have a huge effect on how our skin looks. Here are some foods you should eat and others you should avoid: … Continue reading
Apple Mania
It’s that time of year again – apple season! There is an abundance of apples this time of year, especially in Central New York. We are surrounded by apple farms … Continue reading
Post-Workout Nutrition
You may have learned from my blog last week that eating a proper pre-workout snack or meal is crucial to performing your best while exercising. It’s not only what you … Continue reading
Bites From Bedrock
Photo: Crossfittheclub.com Looking to switch up your diet or workout routine this year? Instead of following the latest craze, get prehistoric and follow in the footsteps of our ancestors. Cavemen … Continue reading
Pre-Work Out Nutrition
With our hectic schedules as students, we try and fit in gym time at any possible hour of the day – from first thing in the morning to the last … Continue reading
Finding Your Balance from A to Chi: Freshman 15
Photo: unigo College is supposed to be the best four years of your life, so why not love every minute of it? At every college, there is a preconceived notion … Continue reading
The True Moo on Milk
Photo: thefoundationstone.org When you grab a glass of milk at the dining hall or a gallon at the grocery store, do you wonder which kind is healthiest? The truth may … Continue reading
Gatorade vs. Water
Photo: cnn.com I remember my high school field hockey coach lecturing my team about the dangers of Gatorade. “Gatorade is poison,” she used to say. Though I followed her advice … Continue reading
Avery’s Healthy Campus Eats
Hello, WTHers! My name is Avery Bowser, and I’ll be your healthy eating guide for the semester. I’m in my third year at Syracuse, so I know that it can … Continue reading
OMG..it’s organic!
by Brittany Fuino, blogger Ever find yourself reaching for that extra cookie or handful of potato chips just because they’re labeled “organic”? It’s OK because they’re healthy, right? Or maybe … Continue reading
Ch, Ch, Ch, Chia
by Debra Mimaroglu, NEPA (Courtesy of inventors.about.com) What is chia? It’s not just for growing green “hair” on terra cotta planters anymore. Chia, or Salvia hispanica L., is a member … Continue reading
Are Carbohydrates Bad For You?
by Elizabeth Pastor, NEPA Rumor has it that carbohydrates are considered to be sinful foods. Should we believe it? Not all carbohydrates are bad for you. In fact, carbohydrates are … Continue reading
Boost Your Health with Coconut Milk
by Shelby Keys, NEPA What is coconut milk and why drink it? When we think of coconut milk, most of us probably think of our Spring Break pina coladas. But … Continue reading
Ask NEPA: Fiber Gets Things Moving
by Kim Liu, NEPA In our newest series, the Nutrition Education and Promotion Association chapter at SU breaks down some common health questions with their expert advice. (Image courtesy of The … Continue reading
Positively Pomegranate
by Lindsay Barton, blogger (Courtesy of healthtotalbody.com) We’ve all seen them in our local grocery store. They’re big, red, firm and kind of resemble an oversized onion. They used to … Continue reading
All About Superfoods
by Lindsay Barton, blogger (Courtesy of dishinaboutnutrition.wordpress.com) As we settle into the semester, the cold, dreary winter days at ‘Cuse can cause us to make unhealthy food choices. Instead of … Continue reading
Cheers and Jeers
by Lauran Jungreis, blogger Cheers to… Steve Ells, the founder of Chipotle, who is looking to open another chain. The new “fast-casual” restaurant will, like Chipotle, use organic produce that … Continue reading
Snack away! Health eating habits boosts your metabolism
by Emily Borgeest, blogger It’s getting late in the day; you skipped breakfast, had a quick lunch on the go, and now all that’s on your mind is dinner. You’re … Continue reading
