When students at California Baptist University eat on campus, they have the opportunity of choosing from a variety of healthy options. CBU and Provider Food Services work together to create a variety of food for all students on campus and make efforts to have options available for students with special diets. Special diet accommodations are […]
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Following through with one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions and it will not happen overnight. The secret is that there are no secrets. The key elements to weight loss are managing what you eat, staying hydrated and exercising, said Dr. Nicole MacDonald, associate professor of kinesiology and program director of the Athletic Training […]
Health benefits of drinking tea
Tea has been around for more than 5,000 years, and since then, tea has been applauded for its health benefits. There are many different types of tea from all over the world. China, Japan, India, Kenya and Iran are just a few countries that produce tea. Depending on the type of tea, there is a […]
Allergy-friendly options available
There are many students at California Baptist University who have special diets, often due to food allergies, and this has become increasingly common. Ever wonder about those students who stand on the side of lines at the Alumni Dining Commons or Brisco’s Village Cafe, waiting, rather than standing in the lines? Usually, those are the […]
Athletes break a sweat to avoid breaking their game
This summer while most of the California Baptist University community was vacationing, working or just taking it easy, CBU athletes were working on their fitness in order to prepare for their upcoming fall sports season. Before the start of the season, the teams will gruel through two- a-day practices everyday as a way to jump-start […]
Diet makes a difference for athletes
College athletes are serious about two things in particular when not on the playing field; diet and exercise. At California Baptist University, athletes use these tools to stay healthy and boost their performance. According to an article from world famous cyclist Lance Armstrong’s website, livestrong. com, it is important to plan your meals ahead of […]
Brisco’s nutritional information online
The campus eateries are undergoing a major renovation – online. Provider employees are working to provide nutritional information for students via the California Baptist University website. “We are working on a program called Comp Nutrition,” Banquet and Catering Executive Chef Brad Martin said. “It’s a program that we are inputting all our recipes into to […]
Athletes eat for energy
According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report from 2000, the average American consumed 2,700 calories a day. The “New York Post” reported that Gold medalist Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps devours around 12,000 calories a day during training. While Phelps does not swim for California Baptist University, students might notice that athletes on campus take […]
Four things to know about nutrition labels
Food labels are like license agreements – they are seen but seldom read. The charts on food packages are not for decoration but to serve as a guide to nutrition. Understanding food labels is important, especially for calculating the amount of nutrients your body will intake. The type of nutrients consumed not only impacts the […]
Does breakfast really matter?
In a time-constrained society, eating breakfast has become a conditional habit but just how much time are students willing to go without eating? For some students, going half of the day without food is normal, but eating breakfast is a priority for others. “If you don’t get a chance to eat until noon, all you […]