Why Eat More Dark Leafy Greens
by Louise September 22nd, 2011 | Diet
As a college student who doesn't have a dining plan, and who instead shares a kitchen with six other students, I don't feel like I have the time to construct perfectly nutritious meals every day. Do I live on ramen noodles? No. I do make sure to get to the grocery store every week to buy fresh produce and other general groceries, but fresh vegetables are expensive! Sometimes I worry that I'm not getting enough of the vitamins that I need. Last year, I got sick a few times; I think this could have been avoided if I had
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Meat Substitutes
by Louise August 25th, 2011 | Diet
I've been vegetarian for about a year now, and have never had a meal where I felt like I was "missing" something (i.e. meat). I typically just omit the meat from a recipe, and simply make sure to eat a diet that is otherwise balanced; however, sometimes if I'm ever cooking for a guest, the guest will immediately point out that the "meat" of the meal is missing, even if he or she knows I am vegetarian. I understand that a vegetarian diet is not appealing to all Americans, especially if it feels like a part of your diet
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Understanding “High in Fiber”
by Louise July 26th, 2011 | Diet
You've heard that a high-fiber diet is good for you. How much do you need, and what does it do?
What it means for a product to be high in fiber? You see all these products that advertise being "high in fiber." These companies aren't allowed to arbitrarily make this claim; it is regulated by the FDA. A product may be considered high in fiber if it contains 20% or more of the recommended daily value of fiber per serving. A product is low in fiber if it contains less than 5%. (The products between the two values are in some
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What it means for a product to be high in fiber? You see all these products that advertise being "high in fiber." These companies aren't allowed to arbitrarily make this claim; it is regulated by the FDA. A product may be considered high in fiber if it contains 20% or more of the recommended daily value of fiber per serving. A product is low in fiber if it contains less than 5%. (The products between the two values are in some
How to Drink More Water
by Louise June 28th, 2011 | Diet
For many of us (myself included), drinking enough water is not a natural habit. When I was in middle school, I often went up to a week without having a glass of any beverage at all. I never felt thirsty; I felt fine. I was very confused when I learned that humans can only last 3-4 days without water. If that was right, wouldn't I be dead? Of course not. My week without drinking wasn't actually a week without water; there was water in the food I consumed. Two obvious examples included the milk that soaked my breakfast cereal,
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How You Eat vs. What You Eat
by Louise May 31st, 2011 | Diet
We are often very concerned about what we eat (content and quantity), but we pay little attention to an aspect of eating that is equally important, how we eat.
How we eat and what we eat, in terms of quantity, are related. In fact, in most cases, there is a distinct link. For example, studies have shown that serving beverages in tall thin glasses (as opposed to shorter, wider glasses) causes people to drink less than usual, though they perceive that they are taking in the same amount. Similarly, using smaller plates lets us feel just as satisfied, after eating
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How we eat and what we eat, in terms of quantity, are related. In fact, in most cases, there is a distinct link. For example, studies have shown that serving beverages in tall thin glasses (as opposed to shorter, wider glasses) causes people to drink less than usual, though they perceive that they are taking in the same amount. Similarly, using smaller plates lets us feel just as satisfied, after eating