As an athlete, along with getting older, I have learned through the years the importance of diet. Your diet correlates directly with how you feel and how you perform. However, whether you’re an athlete or not, diet will influence your mood, sleep and energy. If you’re an athlete who wants to get bigger and stronger…
Opinion: Ms. Marty Pants, a bad advice column – March 11
Ms. Marty Pants advises students on Spring Break, Spring Repair, and St. Patty’s day plans.
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Students concerned with food allergens
Some students claim that Sodexo, OCU’s food services provider, does not accommodate their dietary needs, especially in the caf.
Resisting the urge: healthy snack habits for hard-core studying
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor What you eat while studying can affect your memory, mood, and general well-being. Though it might seem easier to rip open a bag of chips or scarf down a candy bar, making healthful and easy choices can go a long way to energizing students for studying marathons or long days…
Fast food may be linked to asthma, eczema and hay fever
By Lindey Boatman The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) has discovered evidence of clear associations between certain unhealthy foods and severe asthma, hay fever and eczema. Similarly, it has been found that children who eat fruit regularly were protected against severe asthma in addition to enjoying other health advantages. To read…
Dietitian suggests root vegetables for winter
By Lindey Boatman, Ad/Marketing Director Getting the proper nutrients is necessary for college students but often proves difficult. This is especially important during the cold and flu season. Dietitian Becky Varner recently described the benefits of root vegetables that can be found in the winter and shares her recipe for Roasted Vegetable Medley. To view…
Colleges encourage healthy eating choices
According to The Boston Globe, an increasing number of colleges across the nation are taking steps to offer healthier menus.
