December 2009
7 posts
Face Off
It’s cram time. You have a huge paper, a final exam, or an in-depth presentation approaching and you still need to prepare. What is your best option for the necessary energy boost to amp up your productivity? The contenders are:
against and Red Bull v. Apple and Yogurt
Red Bull: -Very portable, can be consumed at room temperature, unlike yogurt which requires refrigeration -Sugar Free...
Veggies Best Cooked
Here are some vegetables that have better nutritional benefits after being cooked, rather than raw, according to studies reported in Prevention:
Broccoli: steam
Raw: Broccoli is high in potential cancer-fighting nutrients such as betacarotene, lutein, and flavonols.
Steamed: Broccoli has higher concentrations of many carotenoids than raw. Plus, it retains nearly 70 percent of its vitamin C and...
Antioxidants: Your Body's Protective Army
by: Mary Velan
All day our bodies are under attack by unstable molecules called free radicals. Free radicals are harmful, reactive compounds created in the body. They are a byproduct of our metabolic processes, as well as a result from exposure to sunshine and various environmental pollutants. Free radicals damage healthy tissue in our bodies that can lead to muscular degeneration and, basically,...
Fast Food Frenzy
by: Andrew Brown
The Low Down
The college-aged population is a fast-paced, high-demand, low-income and hungry demographic. We’re a group of people that spends the majority of our time sitting at a computer or behind a book, and the time that isn’t spent there is often used to over-hydrate ourselves on a mix of cheap liquor and cheaper beer. This leaves exercise and sleep absolutely out of the...
What's in it? Why do i care?
Apples
What’s in it?
Apple Juice, Applesauce, Apple Cider, Apple Pie….the list goes on. We’ve all been eating (or drinking) apples since our childhood. But, what exactly is in an Apple?
An average size apple, with a three-inch diameter, consists of approximately 70 calories. It contains about 19g of Carbohydrates, of which 14g is sugar. It also contains over 3g of...
Ask the Experts
Mike Geary, Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist answers your questions:
What are the best vegetarian sources of protein?
To be honest, it’s nearly impossible to get all the protein you need if you only eat veggies. If you really want to have a balanced diet, you’ll need to find a way to incorporate fish, whole eggs, and possibly some dairy into your...
The Importance of Getting Enough Sleep
by: Ali Wagoner
As college students who are habitually staying up late and constantly dozing off in class, a full night of sleep is incredibly important. Many people have their own theories on how much sleep they can get by on, some needing 8 hours to function the next day, some claiming they can work on only 4 hours of sleep. Whatever the case for you individually, it’s important to know what is...