A protein-rich breakfast gets your brain going. It also boosts your metabolism, balances your blood sugar, and helps you eat less throughout the day. Many people think that skipping breakfast is an effective way to cut calories and lose weight. In reality, skipping breakfast has been associated with an increased prevalence of obesity. This effort [...]

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Eating is a simple act. We place food into our mouths, chew it, and swallow it. We consume food for sustenance, energy, and growth. Dining, however, goes beyond the act of eating. Dining is the experience of eating. As Yuan Mei, Chinese poet, scholar, artist, and gastronome of the Qing Dynasty put it, “There is [...]

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Whether your goal is to have more energy, decrease your blood pressure or cholesterol, lose weight, or get more sleep, healthy eating is key. For Dare to Do, we’ve partnered with three experts at UW who really understand nutrition and weight loss. Read on for their insights on nutrition resolutions. Ben Atkinson currently works in [...]

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Are you hosting a holiday party soon and need a little inspiration for the menu? We definitely left inspired after attending Chef Tracey MacRae’s cooking demo at the Chef’s Table in Lander Hall last week. Chef Tracey, campus executive chef for Housing & Food Services, not only cooks divinely but is also a joy to [...]

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Track and field champion Carl Lewis. Heavyweight boxer Cam Awesome. Bodybuilder Jehina Malik. Ultra-marathoner Scott Jurek. These four are all amazing athletes, but they have another similarity: They’re all vegan. Whether it is for health, environmental, or ethical reasons, following a plant-based diet is becoming increasingly prevalent. And as the prevalence increases in the general [...]

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What to make for dinner? It’s a question we ask ourselves nearly every day. What happens when work or after-school activities run late and the last thing you want to do is spend valuable time preparing a meal at home? You might be tempted to pick up fast food, but a more nutritious and convenient [...]

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They make their appearance on many restaurant menus; they have their own TV show, and they’re celebrated on their own day on November 3…I’m talking about sandwiches! This versatile, portable, and easy-to-make lunch favorite can be a balanced meal, because on top of carbs they can include proteins, veggies, dairy, and sometimes even fruit. In [...]

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Would it even be fall without pumpkin? Not if you ask the food industry, which last year sold more than $360 million dollars of pumpkin-flavored products. You can now find anything from the infamous Starbucks pumpkin spice latte to pumpkin-flavored eggnog, marshmallows, Oreos, breakfast cereals, yogurts, sausages, and even beauty products. Don’t get me wrong, [...]

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The seasons are changing, and it’s time to get ready for those falling leaves. Check out this list of some great purple and gold foods to amp up your Husky-themed dinner party or tailgate like a pro. Purple Team 1. Purple cauliflower Purple cauliflower is almost the same as its white counterpart, but it has [...]

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Hopefully you have enjoyed plenty of fresh berries, kale, and spinach this summer. With days growing shorter, some different fruits and vegetables take center stage for the fall. Learning how to buy, store, and freeze seasonal produce allows you to extend your food budget. In the next few months, be sure to look for these [...]

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How much sugar is really in our drinks? Last week, Kate Ueland, dietetic intern at UW Medical Center, gave a Whole U seminar on the importance of limiting the consumption of added sugars in drinks. Prolonged intake of sugary beverages may be a key contributor to the epidemic of overweight and obesity and increases the [...]

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American grocery stores devote entire aisles to grain products, including crackers, cereals, bread, and buns. Most of these items are made from common grains like wheat or oats, but many are also refined, which strips the whole grain of its protein, fiber, and vitamins. Whole grains such as wild rice, steel cut oats, and Einkhorn [...]

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