ElectrolytesWhat are electrolytes?Electrolytes are a group of minerals found in bodily fluids (blood, cells, mucus and more). Electrolytes are found as ions, or charged molecules. The most abundant bodily electrolytes are sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), and chloride (Cl-). Why are electrolytes important?Electrolytes play an important role in most cell functions including, muscle contraction, neuron signalling, and …
DiabetesThere is still much research being done on the progression and cause of diabetes, but this post is a general description of what is known with links for further reading. Types of Diabetes:First it is important to know that the sugar you consume is broken into its simplest form, of which the body prefers glucose. …
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, I wanted to share a few quick food safety tips to help you enjoy your holiday to the fullest! CLEAN: Wash surfaces (cutting boards, knives, counters etc) and hands with warm soapy water SEPARATE: Keep raw meat separate from foods that won’t be cooked (veggies, fruit, bread, chips …
Although my income has increased slightly since finishing undergrad, there are still financial limitations of being a graduate student. These limitations are noticed in my grocery budget. I am always trying to get as much healthy food for my $1 as possible.Thankfully, with spring fast approaching, produce sales have been more prevalent. Last time I went through the circular to …
A couple weeks ago I decided to attend a Spice Box dinner. These dinners are held in the spring semester and are the capstone course for hospitality management students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each student selects a theme and guest chef for which the meal is based. Students then prepare and serve the …
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a culinary workshop at K-State featuring a chef form Costa Rica. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect of Costa Rican cuisine except for fresh ingredients prepared in a simple tasteful way. That is exactly what I got, but the flavor was incredible Before the lunch, we …
As part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Sensible Nutrition and Body Image Choices (SNAC) brought in a keynot speaker, Chris, former contestant on NBCs hit show, The Biggest Loser. Chris spoke on body image and ate dinner with the SNAC peer educators. Chris’s thoughts and messages were on personalizing your eating habits and exercise …
The week of February 24-March 1 is designated National Eating Disorders Awareness week. SNAC (sensible nutrition and body image choices) sponsors events for this week. This year we renamed it, “Fit to be Me!” Week to put appositive spin on things. I have coordinated two campus events and was fortunate enough to have sponsorship from …
Alternative Spring Break 2011 My freshman year of college I had the opportunity to participate in a service learning trip over Spring Break. The trip was to Taos, NM a small mountainous community in the north-west part of the state. Not only was I able to learn a great deal about the culture of Taos, …
My freshman year of college I had the opportunity to participate in a service learning trip over Spring Break. The trip was to Taos, NM a small mountainous community in the north-west part of the state. Not only was I able to learn a great deal about the culture of Taos, but I was also …