Don’t be Salty: How to Cut Back on Sodium
Sodium (salt) is a delicious and sneaky mineral that is fine in moderation, but like many good things in life, too much of it can spell trouble for your health and nutrition. It can be really easy to consume excessive amounts of salt if you don’t pay attention to what you are eating, especially if you habitually buy processed foods or hit up the drive-thru. Let’s take control with some healthy habits for reduced salt intake.
Is it healthy to keep a food journal?
Have you ever been having a quiet night at home, snuggled up on the couch watching a good movie, snacking mindlessly on chips or popcorn only to discover you have demolished the entire bag? Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt. Of course, an occasional overindulgence is not the end of the world, but if you worry your eating habits are getting out of hand, a food journal could do the trick.
Delicious and Herbaceous: Healthy Herbs to Add to Your Cooking
It’s good practice to make sure there are a lot of green leafy vegetables and herbs on your plate for added flavor and nutrients, as opposed to relying on excess salt. Here’s a list of herbs to heap into your grocery cart.
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Observing Nutritional Health through a Clinical Lens, with Alma Ayala Diaz – Podcast
You may have heard the moniker ‘Food is Medicine’, but what does that really look like? How can we take a nutrient-rich diet and use it to fuel good health? Alma Ayala Diaz is one of our enterprising M.S in Clinical Nutrition students who already has a fair amount of experience working in the field of nutrition. She is also President of the Food and Nutrition Club at Life University. She and our host Dr. Veronica Garcia-Chapparo discuss what steps have to be taken to pursue an education and career in Clinical Nutrition.
Going Grain-Free or Gluten-Free? Looking at emerging diet changes from a nutritional lens
Simply put, a grain-free diet means a person avoids all grains. This includes grains containing gluten, such as wheat, spelt, barley, rye and triticale. It also includes grains that do not have gluten, such as dried corn, millet, rice, sorghum and oats.
How an emotional personal health journey led to empathy, with Phenix Cowart- Podcast
Phenix Cowart is a young lady that excudes optimism and positivity, which is an admirable outlook given her personal health battles related to a leukemia diagnosis. Cowart is a B.S in Dietetics student at Life U who has a profound interest in how proper nutrition can improve health outcomes. In the midst of hardships related to her health, Cowart has noted that she has learned a fair amount about patient emotions and the need to be empathetic which she will carry with her in her desired career as a Registered Dietitian.
Faces of LIFE: Fatemeh Aliahmadi
“It goes back to my roots because I grew up with all the spice and herbs, which in our culture is very important. The thing that I love about Life University is that it is holistic and very close to our culture,” Aliahmadi said.
Intermittent Fasting- Benefits and Concerns
Health-minded individuals have probably heard the term ‘intermittent fasting’ thrown around in recent years, but what exactly does it look like, and is it good for you? In general, like any other form of dieting or nutrition management, the effectiveness of intermittent fasting varies by the individual and should be discussed with your primary care professionals.
No Bones About It- Keeping an Eye on Healthy Bones
Weakening bone structure can become a mounting concern going into later years, amidst natural chemistry changes. Most people have a friend or loved one who might not be the same after a bad fall or broken hip. A fragile bone can be the cause of…
What’s in Our Food? Reading Food Labels for Better Understanding
As busy students and working professionals are constantly on-the-go, grabbing convenience food on-the-fly often becomes the norm. Yet here at Life University (Life U), we seek to promote healthful lifestyles that seek to exclude potential interferences that might hinder the optimal function of our bodies, and that starts with everyday nutrition.
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