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H 77°, L 54°It may seem that spring is just starting, but soon all of the delicious fruits and vegetables that come along with the season will be on display at the farmers’ market. These delectable fruits and vegetables only come in season once a year, so make sure not to pass them… Read more »
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Cooking no culinary conundrum
Having skills in the kitchen can be a great asset: Cooking for others is a great way to show love and appreciation, boost self-confidence and even show off a little. Friends often ask me how they can become better cooks. Read on for 10 simple tips and tricks that are… Read more »
Brown-bag lunch for healthy alternatives
The lunch hour for a college student is often an unceremonious and rushed affair. Many of us grab the same items week after week from the delis on campus, spending needless amounts of money on items we may not even really like. Packing a cold lunch from home is an… Read more »
Healthy diet changes trump fads
Have you ever seen a daytime talk show toting a new fad diet? I recently watched a television special pushing a diet consisting of nothing but fruit juice for two weeks in order to “cleanse” the body to better health. As tempting as it may be to follow one of… Read more »
Dairy substitutes fill nutrient gaps in healthy diet
Protein, calcium and vitamin D may be essential parts of any diet, but dairy is not. If you’re looking to cut out dairy, then read on! This week is about how easy it can be to maintain a healthy and holistic diet without milk-based products. One reason for cutting out… Read more »
Work for heart health this Feb.
The 14th of February might be famous for matters of the heart, but did you know the whole month is dedicated to heart health? February is American Heart Month, bringing heart disease and its methods of prevention into the spotlight. Maintaining a healthy heart is not something that should be… Read more »
Eat, drink to a healthy semester
Spring semester can be a stressful time. Homework, jobs and extracurricular activities pile on and leave the immune system compromised, unable to fight off colds and the flu effectively. If you have bad luck this semester and get sick, it can be hard enough to just get out of bed,… Read more »
Be mindful of tempting treats this break
The beginning of December marks the start of the holiday season for many, which can sometimes pose a challenge to maintaining a healthy diet. When there are cookies to taste, party snacks to munch and holiday beverages to sip, it is easy to get caught up in the spirit and… Read more »
Winter blues might be diet-related
Are you feeling down in the dumps since the colder weather has come? Do the happy times of your Thanksgiving celebration just seem too far away? We have all heard the saying “you are what you eat,” but is it possible to eat yourself happy? New research is showing that may… Read more »
Nutritional breakfasts help brain function, body weight
Mornings during a college semester can often seem like a 100-meter dash. We rush to get dressed, pack our books, study last-minute for that big exam and zoom out the door to class. It is not surprising, then, that many of us skip the first meal of the day. So what… Read more »
For energy boosts, not all beverages are created equal
It’s no secret that college life can be draining. Pulling all-nighters studying for exams, staying up late on the weekends and waking up “early” for 11:00 a.m. kick-offs at Camp Randall can leave little time for sleep. When students need an extra boost, many of us turn to coffee, tea,… Read more »
To improve health, scrap food waste
It’s happened to all of us. You grab that anticipated item out of the fridge only to find that your carton of milk, fresh apple or container of potato salad has spoiled. You toss the offending item into the trash, destined for a landfill. As an advocate for choosing fresh… Read more »
Spare the spuds, lose the weight
Last week, while perusing a popular health magazine for new recipe ideas, I came across an article titled “Five top foods for weight loss (and five that will make you gain).” This in itself wasn’t a surprising title; it seems every other day a new food is deemed a “good”… Read more »
In anti-organic study, fine print is must-read
Whether you buy organic food or not, you have probably heard about it in the news in the past week. Last Tuesday, Stanford University Medical School published findings from a study comparing organic versus conventional food. The media has jumped on this story due to the university’s conclusion that… Read more »
Mastering summer barbecue basics for better health
Summer is just around the corner, and that means grilling season. Sometimes the foods we eat at barbecues are not the healthiest, but that does not have to be the case. Read below for some great ideas on how to throw the perfect healthy grill-out. Go Lean Most everyone is… Read more »
Health benefits and hipster points at Farmer’s Market
Last Saturday marked the return of the country’s largest producer-only farmers’ market to Capital Square, making the local food movement hard to miss in Madison. Waking up early on a Saturday morning to buy fresh produce is a weekly ritual for many, but many of us college students may wonder,… Read more »
Beyond the myths of media health ‘experts’
Have you ever watched a news broadcast or read an article that claimed one of your favorite foods had been linked to a health complication according to the “experts?” It’s hard to know whom to believe when magazines, talk shows and internet ads are making health claims every day. The trick is… Read more »
Keep beach-skinny goals with even skinnier wallet
It’s just two weeks until spring break, and your desire to maintain a healthy diet for your beach body may be at odds with your inclination to pinch pennies. Eating healthy on a budget is not always easy, but there are plenty of healthy foods that are expensive in stores… Read more »
Boost your metabolism the old-fashioned way
Metabolism. Not an unfamiliar word, but do you really know what it means? Perhaps you have been told you have a “fast” one. Maybe you saw a news program on the latest way to “boost” yours. But few know what exactly metabolism is or what real implications it has on… Read more »
Quest for quick and healthy packaged foods
Sometimes during a busy semester, it can seem like you’re just living from one packaged meal to the next. With work, exams and a social life, how could anyone possibly find time to cook a meal from scratch? But as you load up your grocery cart with frozen and “just… Read more »
Serving sizes demystified for easier portion control
We often see it on nutrition labels. We often hear about how many we need in a single day. But what the heck is a “serving size” exactly? Portion control is important to healthful living because it is a key element of energy balance, or the balance between the amount… Read more »
Avoid the “drunchies” to save your wallet and waist
The spring semester is just beginning, and the city is full of undergrads looking to break through the winter break boredom to enjoy all the fun that Madison has to offer. Many may choose to take full advantage of “syllabus week,” staying up late and partying to the wee hours… Read more »
This new year, make feel-good resolutions you can keep
It’s mid-December and that means it’s time for final exams, Rose Bowl preparations, holiday shopping and get-togethers, and a new year is just right around the corner. Many of us will choose to make resolutions to encourage ourselves to make 2012 our best year yet. Although resolutions are typically synonymous… Read more »
How the drink stole Christmas: Avoid empty calories this season
The holiday season is finally upon us: a time for seasonal celebrations filled to the brim with tempting treats and concoctions. But before you start coming up with your game plan to avoid Grandma’s peppermint bonbons this year, maybe you should rethink where the bulk of your holiday calories are… Read more »
Smart library snacking for all midterm cravings
We’ve all been there. It’s midterms season, and you’re gearing up for your next big exam. Your plan is to spend the entire day cramming, so you post up at your favorite table at college library with all the necessities: snacks, candy and a couple jumbo energy drinks. These products… Read more »
No bones about it: Calcium critical mineral for overall health
Living in the heart of America’s Dairyland, we Badgers are no strangers to the saying “Drink milk for strong bones.” However, young adults nationwide continue to disregard this advice. In America, the calcium intake of adolescents and young adults has been continuously declining. Since calcium is the most abundant mineral… Read more »
Herbivore, Omnivore irrespective, better eat your veggies
So there you are, going through the line at Pop’s or perusing the menu at your favorite restaurant, and you spot it: the tell-tale “vegetarian option.” Maybe you’re tempted to try it, or perhaps a vegetarian dish is the furthest thing from your mind. Either way you’ve probably been curious… Read more »
In defense of fat: Dissolving common misconceptions
I know the column is titled Low-fat Tuesday, which is why I think it would be all the more appropriate to dedicate a column one week to all the research that shows that fat doesn’t need to be vilified and only certain types of fat are unhealthy. — Elliot Dear Elliot,… Read more »
Pumping up readers’ knowledge of protein, carbs
Hey Herald readers! I am the other writer of Low-fat Tuesday, Rachel Werts. I am a senior majoring in dietetics at UW-Madison. Every other week I will be heading the nutritional portion of this column by answering all your questions about food, diet and nutrition! I don’t want to pretend… Read more »
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