It’s Gettin’ Hot in Herre, So Drink Your H2O

By: Aizya Ali—Dietetic Intern with Life University

Summer is officially on the horizon. Time for sticky ice cream coated fingers, sandy toes, much needed vacations, and bonfires illuminating humid nights. You know what else the summer season is infamous for? DEHYDRATION. According to the most recent research, 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Yeah, we’re not doing so hot.

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Food and Emotions: Are they Related?

Written by Patricia Perez Asuaje, Graduate Student in Dietetic, Coordinated Program


Do you celebrate your birthday with a cake? Have you told yourself you deserve a treat because you did something good? Do you eat more when you are stressed? Or don’t eat when you are nervous? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, then you have experienced emotional eating. Before you punish yourself for doing something “wrong,” take a pause to reflect on this.

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Celebrate National Nutrition Month with a World of Flavors!

Written by Miriam Stein

One thing that every culture worldwide shares is a variety of plant-based foods, especially produce. However, each culture is unique in their preparation methods and the produce they pick.

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