By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Resolution 5: Drink Less Image Source According to the CDC, excessive alcohol use is the 3rd leading lifestyle-related cause of death in the US. While not always lethal, alcohol can still be detrimental in respect to your health leading to malabsorption of nutrients and weight gain if consumed […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source Resolution 3: Eat Healthier According to the USDA, eating healthier is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions in the US. Whether it’s eating more whole grains or figuring out how to eat more non-starchy vegetables, the best way to start eating healthier is to […]
By Elizabeth Jarrard, Dietetics Student, Sargent College image source Your mother wasn’t lying when she said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In a country of breakfast skippers it’s not hard to run out the door with just a cup of coffee in the morning. Perhaps you struggle to pull yourself […]
By Sabrina Harper, Sustainability Director of Dining Services Eating well incorporates many different factors. Quality can be a multi-faceted adjective to describe food. Wholesome food is good for your body and mind. Wholesome can also describe food that is grown, caught, raised and processed locally and naturally. What are the benefits of eating locally? Locally-grown […]