Green smoothies are a great way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Not only are they delicious, but they are also nutritious. Here are our favorite recipes just for you!
Vanilla-Banana Smoothie (With a twist!)
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Eating right and sticking to a balanced diet is essential to Building Your Best You. But consulting with a registered dietitian can help students start down a path to proper nutrition and help those already on that path stay focused on reaching their goals. Luckily, the SDFC has its own dietitian to help both sets of students.
The dreaded “Freshman 15,” an extra 15 pounds students are said to gain their freshman year of college, is something that has haunted incoming students for decades. However, college newbies may rest easier knowing that they aren’t at a high risk of such a hefty weight gain, and the “Freshman 15” is largely a myth.
It is widely known that food has a direct impact on the body, but did you know that your diet can also affect your mind?
Your brain is constantly working, and it uses the nutrients obtained from the food you eat as its energy source. See how your brain might work differently running on healthy meals vs chips and soda?
We don’t know about you, but ordering in has become the highlight of our week during COVID times. There’s nothing like getting your favorite meal delivered to your door and curling up for an episode of your favorite show. Here are five Tempe takeout spots you won’t be able to resist dialing up this semester, curated by a Tempe local.
1. The Dhaba
Order by phone: 480-557-8800
Being in college can be overwhelming. Finding a balance between studying, campus activities and a social life can be hard, but it is the key to achieving success. So, how do you manage your time and how do you maintain the motivation for everything you plan to achieve? Here are a few tips for you.
Set goals and priorities
Ah, the holidays. It’s that special time of year centered on family, togetherness and food.
Lots of food.
Sooooo much food.
From Thanksgiving through Christmas, we tend to eat more than we can burn off in the gym. Staying active during the holidays can be a challenge — for example, I recently found myself lacking the motivation to get up and go for a run to offset the giant plate of carbs curry chicken I just ate.
Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up favorite treats. Making some healthy swaps can help you enjoy treats more often and maybe save some money, too!
Have a sweet tooth after dinner? This pudding doesn’t come out of a packet, and the creaminess comes from a sneaky healthy ingredient — avocado!
To make your chocolate avocado pudding, simply blend together a few ingredients, let it chill for a bit and enjoy!
College students today are having trouble eating healthy due to a lack of time and funds.
Oregon State University published a study in 2011, which revealed that college students are not consuming the recommended amount of fruits or vegetables.
President of the Student Nutrition Council on campus, Anateresa De Leon was able to speak on what barriers students face when trying to eat healthy.
“A lot of it is money and also we’re college students so, our priorities aren’t always great. A lot of times we want short term satisfaction versus long term.” De Leon said.
The following is an exclusive interview with Dena White, the Head of U.S. Marketing for Dutch company Tony’s Chocolonely. This interview took place at ASU’s Change the World event on March 27.
“The goal of having this truck here is to continue to spread awareness and create issue awareness that there is in fact slavery in the coco industry. Slavery can mean a lot of different things. We have this perception based on the narrative in our history books and what we learned slavery is. But we’re talking about modern slavery and illegal child labor.