Did you know that North Carolina is the #1 producer of sweet potatoes in the United States? Sweet potatoes are a superfood loaded with lots of nutrients and health benefits–and are frequently offered in the dining halls! Read More »
Nutrition Blog
4 Simple Swaps to Cut Empty Calories
| Apr.11, 2013, by Katie
What is an empty calorie? It’s a calorie that is from added sugar or solid fat and doesn’t provide any nutritional value. Did you know that eating just 100 extra calories per day can add up to 10 extra pounds per year? Read More »
Whole Fruit vs. Fruit Juice
| Apr.04, 2013, by Katie
Whole fruit or fruit juice? Which do you choose? Both are offered in the dining halls every day. Drinking a glass of fruit juice might sound like a good idea, but compared to whole fruit, juices have: Read More »
Eat more…protein!
| Mar.27, 2013, by Katie
Where do you get your protein? Beef? Chicken? Tofu? Eggs? Legumes? Fish? Read More »
Five Ways to ‘Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day’ in the Dining Hall
| Mar.20, 2013, by Katie
March is National Nutrition Month! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides tips for you to eat well every day. Read More »
You eat it, you log it!
| Feb.28, 2013, by Katie
Counting calories sounds tedious, but using My Fitness Pal makes it easy! You can create an account by downloading the app onto your smart phone or going to the My Fitness Pal website. If you need help, there will be people in the dining hall all this week (during lunch) to help you. And if you sign up for a My Fitness Pal account, you will receive a One Change prize! Read More »
Six ‘Superfoods’ That Can Help Fight Stress
| Feb.19, 2013, by Katie
The semester is only a few weeks in and I am already stressing about the amount of work I have for all my courses! Stress can cause negative effects on your body, mood and behavior. Read More »
PB & State
| Feb.19, 2013, by Katie
Have you tried the fresh peanut butter in Fountain Dining Hall? Well, if you haven’t you are definitely missing out! The red machine makes peanut butter from honey roasted peanuts right in front of you at the push of a button. It is a quick and easy way to add healthy fats (mono- and poly-unsaturated) and protein to your meal. Read More »
Go For The Greens…and oranges, reds, yellows…
| Feb.13, 2013, by Katie
This week, we have One (delicious) Change for you to make in order to live a healthier lifestyle! Read More »
Get M(ooo)ving
| Feb.06, 2013, by Katie
The end of the year usually means holiday parties, spending time with family, and eating not so healthy holiday treats. If you were not able to steer clear of large portions at holiday meals or enjoyed too many cookies (I have to admit, I can never pass up apple pie!), then the New Year is a perfect time to start fresh and start eating healthy again…and perhaps get back into an exercise routine or even start one. Read More »
