Are smoothies a shortcut for a healthy diet rather than whole fruits?
Whole fruits are nature’s vitamin pills, encapsulated in flavorful skins. According to Julie Garden-Robinson, a food and nutrition specialist, fruits such as READ MORE
Nutritional Wellness
The long-term effects of caffeine
Regarding health and wellness, a commonly asked question is: “Does caffeine have negative long-term health effects on individuals?” The short answer is READ MORE
Some quick and high-protein meals for when you forget to thaw meat
Chickpea, chicken, or tuna salad sandwiches All of these main components come out of a can! Just make sure to drain the READ MORE
The vitamin myth: Do we really need them?
The ideal scenario: A balanced diet The ideal source of essential vitamins and nutrients is a balanced diet that includes a variety READ MORE
Breakfast: Is it the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. It is the meal that kickstarts our metabolism, READ MORE
A closer look at Tasty Tuesdays
Tasty Tuesdays, a UVU Wellness Programs event, occurs every Tuesday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Located in the Student Life and Wellness Center’s demo kitchen, the event provides free and healthy snacks for hungry students.
Intuitive Eating: Helping individuals re-establish healthy relationships with food
Intuitive Eating’s principle-based approach has been helping individuals re-establish healthy relationships with food. What are the principles, and how can they be implemented?
Exercise and fasting: Is it all cons?
From busy work schedules to the time commitment of raising children and attending to other daily activities, the practice of exercising on an empty stomach is taboo among Americans. Should exercising on an empty stomach be avoided, or is the habit beneficial?
UVU food court review: Cupbop
Cupbop is a popular destination in UVU’s food court. Here are some insights from the experience of a staff writer and a Cupbop employee.
Good EATS
EATS is an economically safe choice for students looking to eat out on campus.