Blog Posts in Category: Nutrition
January 27, 2020
NAME: Camila Vinha DEPARTMENT: Nutrition - Dietetics ROLE AT UNH: Student YEAR: 2020 What does health mean to you? To me, health means having a healthy and happy mind and body that can support me day to day. What do you do to make a healthy UNH? I try to make a healthy UNH through having a healthy attitude and radiating my own positive energy around campus. I think that simply smiling at people and saying hello can go a long way. How do you stay fit? I like to the gym when I can. I like to... Read More
January 22, 2020
Tips For Creating Healthy And Delicious Meals At School It can seem challenging to find time to cook while juggling classes, extracurricular activities and a social life. Most people think that cooking a healthy and delicious meal takes too much of their time. Running to the UNH dining hall is an awesome way to have access to copious amounts of healthy food when you are in a time crunch. If you are a commuter or do not have a meal plan, finding easy, healthy and delicious recipes to make is... Read More
December 6, 2019
Bring A Healthy Option To The Party Thanksgiving has now come and gone and Christmas, Hanukah, or Kwanza will be here before we know it! This time of year can be very hard to stay on track with eating healthy. Whether it's going out to eat with family that's visiting or holiday parties and gatherings, food is everywhere! Healthy options are few and far between when it comes to typical celebrations. Bringing a healthy food option to a party is an awesome way to help out the host as well as help... Read More
November 20, 2019
Fall In Love With Cooking This Season! Fall is an awesome time of year. The leaves change, comfy sweaters come out, and there's a refreshing chill to the air! It's also a great time to dig out any old (or find new) comforting recipes! Having trouble coming up with some delicious recipes to warm you up? Here are some great ideas to start: Maple roasted acorn squash - There are so many different types of squat that are in season now, making them a cheap and delicious item to add to any meal! ... Read More
November 6, 2019
Slow Down And Enjoy Mindful eating seems to be a popular topic in the nutrition world. What does being mindful toward what you are eating really mean? The takeaway from mindful eating is to really slow down and enjoy every aspect of the food. Eat when you're hungry, not when you're full. It's not only about feeding yourself, it's about being aware of how you are nourishing your body with foods that you personally find delicious. Become aware of how the foods taste, make you feel, and why you... Read More
October 8, 2019
NAME: JEREMY BATTEN DEPARTMENT: RMP ROLE AT UNH: STUDENT YEAR: 2020 What does health mean to you? To me, health means living a good lifestyle. I think that having a good lifestyle means eating healthy. Eating healthy is a big part of your life and I think people should focus on it more. What do you do to make a healthy UNH? To make a healthy UNH, I encourage my friends to eat healthy at the dining halls. There are so many healthy options provided by the dining halls it's just a matter of you... Read More
October 8, 2019
Really? We’ve all heard the adage “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But is it really? Multiple studies in recent years indicate that eating breakfast is correlated with: Performing Better on Tests Metabolizing Carbohydrates More Efficiently More Stable BMI Less Occurrence of Depression Better Overall Cognitive Function So, it seems that eating breakfast is important. But most important? That’s still up for debate. Need some ideas for healthy breakfast ideas on campus? Try a... Read More
September 17, 2019
Tips For Having A Better Breakfast September is National Breakfast Month, so this month we encourage you to think about what you’re eating in the morning. If you don’t usually eat healthy in the morning, this month try making a change and having a better breakfast. When you wake up in the morning, sometimes it’s easiest to just grab a granola bar or have a bowl of cereal. However, what you eat for breakfast can impact your performance in the classroom and at work for the rest of the day.... Read More
July 23, 2019
The Importance Of Drinking Water Your body is made up of 60% water. Really? Then why is it so important that I drink so much water? According to Medical News Today, there are multiple benefits to drinking water. Drinking water lubricates your joints, helps the body form salivia and mucus, helps deliver oxygen throughout the body, helps improve your skin, provides cushioning for your brain and spinal cord, regulates body temperature, helps you digest your foods, helps maintain a healthy and... Read More
June 13, 2019
Tips For Creating A Healthy & Delicious Smoothie Smoothies are not only quick and easy, they’re also a great way to gain nutrients, and will tide you over until your next meal. Sometimes people worry too much about measuring out their ingredients for their smoothies, but I’ve found that the best smoothies come from just tossing my favorite fruits and vegetables together and turning the blender on - no planning involved! Below are some essentials that I think you should include in your... Read More
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