Posted by Peer Jack Mentors on April 16, 2018
Health is a marathon not a sprint.
Getting started and creating healthy habits is the hardest part. Start with small, attainable goals and slowly add more. Before you know it, these goals will become habits and something you don’t even think about. A way to get started would be eating foods high in protein, foods high in protein tend to be low in calories. Foods to avoid are starchy, processed foods.
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Posted by Peer Jack Mentors on March 25, 2018
Let’s face it, nothing is better than Mexican food. Especially quesadillas. Imagine coming home from a long day of class, the last thing you want to do is spend hours cooking. Create these hearty delicious quesadillas at the beginning of the week to savor on your offtime. Trust me- it’ll give your nightly Taco Bell outing’s a run for its money. And, this recipe will only cost you ~$6 in groceries. (That’s about 60 cents a serving!)
Posted by Peer Jack Mentors on February 21, 2018
Supplements can be an overwhelming topic of fitness. While I believe in trying to get as much nutrients from foods as possible, supplements can definitely be an added boost. Multivitamins are beneficial when taken regularly because not many of us are getting the proper amount of vitamins each day. You need proper daily intake of vitamins to build and to be in good general health. Protein shakes are very nice after workouts as your body needs protein… Read more
Posted by nickr on November 15, 2017
Creating realistic goals is very healthy and can push you to the next level in your fitness routine. Giving yourself a solid date can be the best thing. Having a limited amount of time does not give you the excuse of “I’ll start tomorrow.” Most people want to build more muscle or reduce body fat, which are great goals to have. Most people are good about getting to the gym, but muscle and abs, as you may have heard, are… Read more
Posted by nickr on November 8, 2017
It’s approaching the time of year where everyone is sick. Getting better can be hard but some foods and drinks can help ease the process. Food and drinks alone cannot make you better, plenty of rest and sleep is also needed. It is best to avoid dairy; dairy makes being congested much worse. Things like fruit and vegetables are good as they always are in a balanced diet.
Posted by nickr on November 1, 2017
Late night study sessions can be draining both mentally and physically. Often all we want to do is eat big, filling meals and then pass out. It can be hard to find a healthy option late at night on campus.