Eating Smart Blog
Celebrate National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month was created in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in order to promote healthful eating and physical activity. Every year during the month of March, the Academy invites us to learn how to make informed decisions about our food.
Rethink Your Drink
Hot beverages are the quickest way to thaw after making a chilly trek from class, but they can be a source of added sugar.
Sensational Snacking
When it's time to pick out a snack during your busy day, keep in mind the three S's of snacking: sustain, strategize, satisfy.
Study Smart
Retaining a steady flow of facts in your brain requires a steady flow of nutrients. In addition to getting plenty of rest and organizing your time during finals, be sure to eat right.
Don't Fear the Feast!
Though filled with many joys, the Thanksgiving holiday can also come with some significant anxieties and stressors. When it's time to sit down to your feast, keep these tips in mind to help reduce stress and improve satisfaction with your Thanksgiving meal.
Eat Your Breakfast
A well-balanced breakfast is the best way to start you day. Even if you are in a hurry, there are multiple ways to eat well and balanced.
What Does It Mean To Be Heart Healthy?
Being heart-healthy involves preventing and managing cardiovascular disease by living a balanced lifestyle that consists of a healthy diet and regular exercise. Creating healthy habits and focusing on positive, long-term patterns is the key, and there are a few broad recommendations from the American Heart Association that can help you create these patterns of wellness and meet your goals.
Pollination, What's All The Buzz About?
Some of your favorite foods in the dining commons would not exist without the incredible power of pollinators! This month we are raising awareness about the importance of these animals to our cuisine.
Food for Thought: Nutrition and Brain Health
Did you know that what you eat can have a direct effect on your brain function? Join Maggie Green, Dietetic Intern at Vanderbilt and UGA Dining Nutrition Marketing Intern, on a walk through the dining commons to learn about foods that can enhance your cognition and overall health.
Tips for Being Plant-Based in the Dining Commons
Entering a college dining common with dietary restrictions can be a daunting feeling. I know that's how I once felt as a freshman visiting Bolton for the very first time. Luckily for all the plant-based eaters at UGA, I found there are many options that accommodate all diet choices. I have been vegetarian for five years and have learned many meal "hacks" since first walking into the dining commons three years ago, and I am happy to pass on these ideas.