Nutrition
The Freshman Fifteen
Wouldn’t you like to know what the freshman fifteen means before you hear about it from your family doctor after the fact? The freshman fifteen (or 5, 50, or -10) are the weight changes that students sometimes experience due to changes in their routine as they transition to college.
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Olive tapenade is commonly found in the Mediterranean area but is also served in France and other countries. Olive tapenade is simple to make and many things you can make using it.
It’s more than a simple cup of joe
What’s your favorite drug? Mine is 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine — or caffeine.. I enjoy how its bitter taste awakens me and how my legs start to move with restless energy. Its psychoactive properties cause my mind to compute problems faster, and clear away any sort of foggy thinking. Without it, I am slow and unable to keep up with the pace of student life.
The US goes Greek
Here in America, Greek yogurt is the new big health fad. It provides many benefits over yogurt, but lacks a few as well. Greek yogurt has more protein than the traditional yogurt.
What is the Mediterannean Food Pyramid?
What is the Mediterranean Food Pyramid? It is a recommended way of eating, in a picture representation, similar to the USDA food pyramid.
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Staying on track during VEISHEA
Here are some simple steps to take during VEISHEA week to prevent yourself from overindulging during the Taste of VEISHEA and the International Food Fair!
Rice 101:The Specifics
Welcome back to Rice 101! In part one, I introduced you to the type of rice you would find in the Middle East and India regions and the general classifications of rice. I will now share with you some of the varieties found in Asian regions and the differences between brown and white rice.
Rice 101: The Facts
Welcome to the wonderful world of rice! If you are thinking about Minute Rice now, you may find the following fact shocking: there may be over 120,000 varieties of rice in the world.
Curry: What is it?
Contrary to what you may think, curry is not one particular spice, but a combination of many spices typically used in Indian cooking. In Tamil, a language spoken primarily in Tamil Nadu of the southeast corner of India, it is translated as “sauce” or “gravy”.
Can’t handle the heat?
Over the winter break, my dad stayed with us for a week. At one point during his stay, he pulled me aside to let me know he was concerned about how many spices my husband had. I informed him they were actually the spices we both use to cook with.
