Cold and Flu | Oct. 31, 2016
Being sick is the worst. Missing classes and feeling fatigued all day is not something we look forward to when we think of winter. Thankfully the Healthy Dining Team can teach us on how to improve immunity and prevent from getting sick…Continue to read.
Sweeteners | Oct. 24, 2016
“Is there sugar in syrup?” Like Buddy the Elf, we may not know everything we should know about sugar such as the nutrition facts provided on food labels, but the Healthy Dining Team gives a rundown on all we need to know about sugar…Continue to read.
What’s in your glass? | Oct. 17, 2016
We all know how important water is, but sometimes it can be difficult to drink as much as we should. The Healthy Dining Team shows ways on how to replace water with other beverages…Continue to read.
Fuel with fiber | Oct. 10, 2016
Fiber is such an important part to someone’s diet. It helps lower cholesterol and controls blood sugar levels. It is recommended that everyone have between 25-30 grams of fiber and the Healthy Dining Team is ready to help by providing ways to incorporate fiber into students’ diet…Continue to read.
Smart Swipes | Oct. 3, 2016
Many times at the end of the semester, we scram trying to find ways to use up all of our meal swipes so that money does not go to waste. To be fully aware of all that Rutgers Dining Services has to offer, the Healthy Dining Team is here to make sure students use their meal plan to its greatest potential…Continue to read.
Avocado: The alligator pear | Sept. 26, 2016
Did you know that avocados are great for fiber and fiber can help with digestive health and weight management? Avocados should not only be in our burritos, but should be incorporated in our everyday diet; The Healthy Dining Team gives the do’s and don’ts on how to do that…Continue to read.
What’s shaking with sodium? | Sept. 19, 2015
Sodium is often associated with the salt that sits next to the pepper on top of the table but in reality, sodium hides in all kinds of food, and the Healthy Dining Team provides tips on how to decrease sodium intake…Continue to read.
Fight the 15 … and win! | Sept. 12, 2016
Freshman 15 is the first thing we hear from friends and family before we head off to school. Even upperclassmen struggle with maintaining a healthy diet. Fortunately, the Healthy Dining Team has a couple of tips to prevent gaining unwanted weight and staying healthy…Continue to read.
How to get a 4.0 in Eating 101 | Sept. 9, 2016
Will the year ahead be a nutritional success or a dietary failure? The choices you make in the dining halls can be the determining factor which is why the Healthy Dining team is here to help. Here are some Eating 101 G.P.A. boosters…Continue to read.