Posts in Category: Nutrition
Use Nutrition to Stay Energized, Maintain Weight and Manage Stress Late night studying, busy schedules, and stressful courses can poorly influence the eating habits of college students; however, students can take control and boost their nutritional health by following some simple guidelines. 1. Listen to your body. Although eating before bedtime is not recommended, listen to your body if you are hungry. If your stomach is growling at 10pm because you have not eaten since 5pm, then have a snack... Read More
7 Tips on How to Eat Healthy on a Budget Eating healthy does not have to be expensive. You do not have to shop at Whole Foods every week, or eat only organic foods to be healthy. There are other ways to buy healthy foods without spending a fortune. Here are seven tips to help make your next grocery trip less expensive: Eat your greens: You can often get frozen vegetables for about a dollar a bag. These are easy to cook and will add a lot of nutrition to your meal! Learn to love whole grains:... Read More
Are you looking to make some changes to your diet in order to be healthier? If so, there are many easy and small changes that you can make to your diet that can greatly benefit your health. Here are three things that you can do to easily improve your diet. Cut the Sugar. It is well known that sugar is very tasty but not very good for you. The Livestrong website states that sugar can lead to weight gain and increased risk for diseases. The website also states there is a lot of excess sugar found... Read More
Be the healthiest version of you that there’s ever been with energy from superfoods A lot of definitions get thrown around what a superfood actually is. While the term itself isn’t scientific, it defines a specific food that has been proven to ward off certain health risks and comes packed with vital nutrients, plus they taste great. It’s like a win-win for your taste buds and health. #1 Watermelon First on the list is watermelon. With one of the highest levels of alkaline in fruit, it’s a... Read More
The holidays are just around the corner… are you prepared? Holiday parties are a great way to come together with family and friends, but we all know that over-eating leads to increased pounds on the scale. How do we avoid over-indulging around the holiday season? Instead of focusing on what foods are considered off-limits, we need to focus on moderation. Eating Grandma’s famous baked lasagna and apple pie isn’t the problem. The problem is eating two massive servings of grandma’s family recipe,... Read More
It is time to learn the truth about being a vegetarian, and it is time to understand all of the health benefits that come along with being a vegetarian. This is the perfect time to consider how becoming a vegetarian could positively impact your health. Many adults have had the same eating habits for a long time, and it can hard to keep an open mind and try new things. The question that I pose to you is: Would you be open to becoming a vegetarian if you knew how much your health could improve?... Read More
5 Healthy On The Go Tips To Help Carry You Through The Work Week Eating right throughout a busy work week can be difficult. We understand it is hard to make healthy decisions when balancing work and family. Sometimes you may be so busy you reach for the closest item in reach. Well, the days of hitting up the vending machine in between meetings are over. Here are five easy tips to make your week a lot healthier: Use Sunday to Get Ahead Plan out your meals every Sunday. Write out a grocery list... Read More
Benefits Faculty and Staff Receive With UNH Dining Bland flavor is a thing of the past, no longer should the chow hall at college be a last resort for a nice meal. Award winning, fresh, local, and sustainable food has certainly given UNH Dining Services its fine reputation. Whether it’s cheesy bread straight out of the artisan fire oven, to an apple picked from up the road, there is always something for everyone, including staff, at the dining hall. Sometimes life gets too hectic: food prices... Read More
HoCo Purchases New Equipment and Uses Local Food to Provide Healthier Options With the new semester comes a newly renovated dining hall: Holloway Commons. While making these renovations, UNH considered its goals to create an environment that promotes nutritional, earth-friendly lifestyles as part of Menus of Change: the Business of Healthy, Sustainable, Delicious Food Choices. This includes: focusing on natural foods; using better agricultural methods; and and serving food in smaller... Read More
Healthy Eating Habits and Portion Size After a relaxing summer vacation, it’s time for the kids to start the school year and ease back into your busy schedule. It might be tempting to order takeout from your favorite restaurant, but a better choice is getting the entire family involved in making a nutritious dinner. Teach your kids to pour and stir ingredients, wash potatoes, and peel vegetables. Cook old family recipes or create new meal options. A home-cooked meal shows children healthy... Read More