As the semester comes to a close, the Student Nutritionists and the Department of Dining Services would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season and the best of luck on final exams! All the stu{dying} has paid off and we will give Testudo an extra rub on the nose for you!
We also send out congratulations to the graduating class of December 2016! You're going to great things! Over the winter break we will be taking a break from the blog to go home and recover from a crazy semester, but we will be back in January with more nutrition tips and tricks! If there is anything you would like to see on the blog in the new semester please reach out to us through the Contact page. Be sure to enjoy all the food that winter holidays bring! Everything fits into a healthy diet in moderation, even sweets and treats, so enjoy, relax, and have a great winter break!
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By: Julia Dugas, Dietetic InternThe New Year is right around the corner and you know what that means, fad diets. It’s great that people are motivated at the beginning of the year to get healthy, but many plans found online are not good for your health. There are hundreds of fad diets out there that may show results in the short term, but the requirement of food group elimination and calorie restriction means they are not sustainable. You should know how to spot a fad diet when you see one and look the other way.
By: Michael AbernathyAs 2016 comes to a close, it's about time to start planning for 2017. The new year brings a fresh start and is the perfect opportunity to start making those changes you've been putting off. A common resolution people choose is trying to lose a few of those holiday pounds and get in shape for the new year. If this is your goal, you should know that it's really easy to slip up and fall off course, especially when you're not seeing the results you want. It's important to stay positive and keep pushing towards your goals.
By: Michael Abernathy, Dietetic InternIf you're anything like me, you often find yourself with little to no time during the week to just sit down and cook a meal. This can be extremely frustrating, especially when trying to stay fit and healthy during the winter months. The solution for me is meal prepping
By: Julia Dugas, Dietetic InternDuring the holidays, your health may be the last thing on your mind. Most people indulge for a few weeks and then fall into the “New Years Resolution” trap of fad dieting and restricting food or calories. There are ways to navigate the holidays so you feel refreshed and energized after the New Year, but still get to enjoy yourself.
By: Jillian Pancio, Student NutritionistIf any of you are like me, a pint of Ben and Jerry’s can be dangerous. Before you know it a few bites can turn into eating more than half of the pint- and in some cases the whole thing!
By: Emma Slattery, Student NutritionistIn an ideal world our busy college schedules would incorporate a mid-day break for lunch. They would give us the time to go grab food from the dining hall or go home and toss together a sandwich. Unfortunately, with the competitive rate of class registration we don't always get the classes we want, at the times we want, and often end up with a day blocked with class after class after class. By the time you're free it's 4 or 5 or 6pm and you haven't eaten since that morning- if you even ate breakfast that day.
By: Jillian Pancio, Student Nutritionist A fall favorite flavor is pumpkin, which not only tastes delicious but is a super fruit as well! Pumpkins contain fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and can regulate your digestive system. Minerals found in pumpkins include calcium, which help with strong bones and iron, which is crucial for blood cell function. Vitamins found in pumpkins are A, C, E as well as two B-complex vitamins: niacin and folate. In fact, a cup of cooked mashed pumpkin has more than 200% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A. By: Julia Dugas, Dietetic InternThe calorie. One of the most common buzzwords that is always lingering in the world of nutrition. Calories are typically associated with being “bad” as we all know that if we eat more calories than our bodies burn, we will gain weight. But what is a calorie? Should we count calories, or are there other ways of maintaining weight that are more effective?
What is a calorie? A calorie is a unit of measurement for energy. Calories are energy – for your body. Your body is fueled by calories and you need them to survive. It is true that an excess of calories can lead to weight gain, but not eating enough calories has a downside. Some negative effects of not eating enough include fatigue, low blood sugar, nutrient deficiencies and unhealthy weight loss, to name a few. By: Michael Abernathy, Dietetic Intern
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