Blog Posts in Category: Healthy
September 24, 2019
NAME: MASON SWEET DEPARTMENT: ENGLISH MAJOR TEXT, BUSINESS WRITING AND DIGITAL STUDIES ROLE AT UNH: STUDENT YEAR: 2020 What does health mean to you? To me, health means eating healthy, staying active, and nourishing your body properly. What do you do to make a healthy UNH? To make a healthy UNH, I recycle, compost, wash my hands frequently to avoid getting sick and spreading germs,use hand sanitizer, and go to the gym with my friends. How do you stay fit? To stay fit, I enjoy going to... Read More
August 7, 2018
Find Out How A Fitness tracker Can Teach You To Be Healthier Fitness trackers keep track of steps, calories burnt, sleep, exercise, food, heart rate, and much more. Fitness trackers are menat to help people live a healthier life, but while doing this they also teach you a lot about yourself. After using a fitness tracker for almost one year, I have learned a lot about health that I didn't expect when I originally made the purchase. 2000 Calories a day is unrealistic for some - I had always... Read More
July 30, 2018
Find Out Whether Or Not Your Morning Cup Of Joe Has Any Health Benefits We all do it, probably every day, first thing in the morning. We drink coffee. For most people, including myself, it is ingrained into my morning routine and I don't dare leave the house without atleast one cup of coffee. However, a recent study that examined a wide body of research has shown that having three to four cups of coffee per day is more likely to benefit your health than harm it. While this might seem all... Read More
May 30, 2018
Learn how growing your own food can improve your physical and mental health, as well as the health of the environment. Growing your own produce is a simple solution to numerous health, environmental, and economic problems. Whether you are growing a single tomato plant or have a large backyard garden, it is beneficial to your health, as well as the environments. Five reasons to grow your own food include: 1. More Nutritious When growing your own food, your diet is more diverse and healthy,... Read More
October 10, 2017
Learn More About How You Can Make Your Dining Hall Visit Healthier Do you get sick of eating the same thing in the dining hall every day? Do you want something healthier? Look no further! This fall semester dining initiated Wellness Wednesdays, a time to provide new and heathy alternatives every Wednesday during lunch. Each dining hall has their own Wellness Wednesday feature, and each Wellness Wednesday is based off of Dining’s Menus of Change Principles. Menus of Change of was introduced by... Read More
August 1, 2017
Blueberries Have Some Serious Health Benefits Blueberry season has just begun and you may be surprised by how many local places near you offer pick-your-own blueberry fields. Nothing beats the taste of fresh blueberries in the summer, and they are very versatile as well. This superfood can be used in pies, muffins, smoothies, and pancakes or as toppings for yogurt, cereal and oatmeal and so much more. According to Medical News Today, besides being delicious, there are a lot of health benefits... Read More
March 2, 2016
March is National Nutrition Month National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Part of UNH’s observation of National Nutrition Month includes the UNH Nutrition Month Expo, brought to us by Nourish UNH, a Health Services nutrition peer education group. This... Read More
January 5, 2016
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
June 25, 2015
Why Shop At Farmers Markets? Farmers markets are one of my favorite food destinations. Not only do you have homemade, fresh products at your fingertips, but you also get a look at all sorts of new foods at a reasonable price. While studying abroad in Australia, it was even more exciting for me with exotic local fruits and vegetables and great deals verses a supermarket. I often find that different booths will have the same fruits and vegetables but different pricing, so make sure to scope it... Read More
June 15, 2015
4 Tips for Summer Health We all love summer. Summer means less work, warmer weather, beach days, barbeques, and much more. Summer also involves many social events that revolve around food, from graduation parties to picnics. Beyour best this summer by following these four tips: Stick to water. When it’s hot and you’re thirsty, it’s tempting to reach for a sugary drink, such as soda or lemonade. By drinking water, you’ll avoid drinking empty calories. Be a healthy host. You won’t be tempted by... Read More
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