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Nutrition Concerns for the Aging Population

Primary aging, also known as senescence, defines the intrinsic age-related changes that take place in the elderly independent of disease processes or the environment. Secondary aging involves the interaction of senescence with disease processes and environmental influences (1). As people age, their body changes physiologically. In this blog post, I

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Oct 03,2021

Plant Based Meats: 3 Great Options to Try!

Plant based meats… seems like a contradictory concept, doesn’t it? How can something be plant based, and meat? And how can you possibly get the nutritional content found in animal meat products from a plant? I am here to tell you, it is possible. Not only is it possible, but it is quickly on the rise in becoming the preferred method of

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Oct 03,2021

Inflammation: Triggers and Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Fight it

The foods we consume can either aid or lessen the inflammation process in our bodies. There is a correlation between food types and whether they affect the release of blood inflammation marker C-reactive protein (CRP) (8). Anti-inflammatory benefits refer to chemicals naturally found in food that possess antioxidant properties. These ch

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Oct 03,2021

Organic vs Non-Organic Produce

What is “organic” produce? When entering the grocery store, you will likely stroll through the produce section first where various fruits and vegetables are displayed. You have probably noticed certain produce items are labeled “organic,” while others are not. This disparity may have left you wondering what ex

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Oct 03,2021

Top 5 Vegan Protein Sources

Vegan and plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular in the US. With more and more people cutting animal products out of their diet there is a growing concern from the public and even some health professionals about getting adequate and high-quality protein from plants. Many people are under the impression that plants are incomplete pro

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Oct 03,2021

The Mediterranean Diet and Cardiovascular Health

As a dietetics student, through many lectures, I have constantly heard about the benefits of the mediterranean diet on cardiovascular (CV) health. The mediterranean diet got its name from the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea that follow a specific diet. This diet is widely known and many individuals across the world follow

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Oct 03,2021

6 Easy Grab and Go Lunches

If you’re anything like me, then thinking of lunches for the upcoming week can be challenging combined with everything else we have to juggle as students. Whether you need to bring lunch to school, work, or even if you just want something quick at home, we can all benefit from having ready to go lunches in the fridge. I’ve come up with

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Oct 03,2021

Healthy Dorm Meal Ideas

During my freshman year of college at Penn State, I lived in the dorms and ate my meals in the dining hall just like every freshman on campus. I knew going into college that I couldn’t live off ramen noodles or the pasta bar in the dining hall. The dining hall had different options every day, some being healthy and other options being not so

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Oct 03,2021

Why Carbohydrates are Beneficial

What are Carbohydrates? I can’t start to explain to you why carbs (carbohydrates) are beneficial before you know what they are. I bet the first thing you picture when I say carbs is the warm, delicious, bread-basket that is devoured in .3 seconds flat at a restaurant, and you’re not wrong. There are three macronutrients your body nee

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Oct 03,2021

Adaptogens 101

Adaptogens are herbs that help support the body's response to stress of both emotional and physical origin (1). Adaptogen itself is derived from the Latin word adaptare meaning adjust, to elevate the stress response (2). Adaptogens don’t directly lessen the stress response, instead adaptogens work to regulate the stress re

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Oct 03,2021