Category: Nutrition News
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Summer hydration
With summer approaching, bringing warmer temperatures and outdoor activities, we need to pay attention to getting enough fluids. Water is an essential nutrient, making up about 50-60% of an adult’s…
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Too much sitting around?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released new data on how many adults are NOT physically active. Adults were asked: “During the past month, other than your…
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Is the Chocolate from Your Valentine Heart-Healthy?
A sweet blog that is worth repeating! Chocolate has long been a favorite dessert and ingredient in American kitchens, and most chocoholics are ready to defend their “guilty” pleasure with…
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Reduce calories in your holiday spirits
When planning your holiday meals, don’t forget to consider what you are drinking! Here are some tips from our department’s own Taiya Bach: CALS Wellness Committee tip: Reduce calories in…
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Sodium Reductions in Food
The FDA recently released guidance on sodium reduction goals for commercially processed, packaged, and prepared foods. But what does that mean for you as a consumer? It is important to…
