The holidays often introduce a myriad of options in desserts and other homemade meals for students traveling back home, making it easier for people to eat unhealthy and forget about the large portions on their plate. However, with the start of a new year and the absence of these homemade meals for students returning to […]
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The importance of eating healthy
Regardless of caloric intake,our daily consumption of food should consist of three main parts. Dietary intake should be 60 percent complex carbohydrates, 30 percent unsaturated fats and 10 percent lean protein. Carbohydrates and fats should be 90 percent of daily intake but do not confuse these with simple carbohydrates and saturated fats. Dr. Margaret Barth, […]
Negative calorie foods
Ever feel guilty about consuming unhealthy snacks? What if you could eat more throughout the day while actually losing weight? This may be a reality for those investing in “negative calorie,” snacks. While no food item can actually contain a negative amount of calories the various fruits and vegetables given the title of “negative calorie […]
Clean up your plate
As California Baptist University continues to expand, the College of Allied Health added a program for the fall. Now students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. The major incorporates practical information about healthy eating habits and disease prevention. Melissa Wigginton, assistant professor of health sciences, said, “There will be an […]
5 factors to help meet realistic health goals
Being healthy is more than just physical fitness and appearance. Total health touches on every aspect of a person, inside and out. Mental To be mentally healthy, your mind has to be clear and focused. A mind that is sharp and alert will function intellectually. Unlike emotions, a stable mind will make rational decisions based […]
Diets that don’t work
With the pressure to be the size of a Victoria’s Secret super model, some Americans have become consumed with diet fads that truly do not work. The alluring advertisements of diet plans, pills, and supplements distract the consumer from the potential harmful chemicals they are injecting into their bodies. The fat-free diet has gained an […]