In 2014, 1,200 UW faculty and staff came together to make history. Together, they set the Guinness World Record for the largest kettlebell class ever. In 2015, we are going to do it again, but this time we’re taking over beautiful Husky Stadium and showing the world we’re not afraid of a little rain. Together [...]

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When we launched The Whole U, we knew we had to do something big. So, we invited 1,200 UW faculty and staff from all three campuses to make history. Together, they set the Guinness World Record for the largest kettlebell class ever. In 2015, we are going to do it again, but this time we’re [...]

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March is National Nutrition Month, a month dedicated to exploring the benefits of a nutrient dense diet. There are many ways to celebrate and prioritize nutrition throughout the Month of March and the entire year. Explore the following resources from The Whole U.  Get Involved 28-Day Hydration Challenge We all know that water is essential [...]

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Across the University of Washington, students, faculty, and staff are creating thousands of groundbreaking and engaging projects that will reshape our UW community and communities around the world. One of these standout student groups is the Husky Cookbook Project Team. This past year, the team worked to develop the first edition of the Husky Cookbook [...]

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Food is sustenance. Food is pleasurable. Food brings comfort and drives connection, too. Whether you eat to live, live to eat, or do a little bit of both, the Whole U has you covered. Use the resources on this page to support your personal nutritional goals and connect to nutrition experts on campus. Seeking a [...]

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Ivory Loh’s decision to embark on a project to compile a cookbook filled with recipes that reflect the richness and diversity of the University of Washington community started with one question: “If you had to bring one food to a potluck that represented your cultural identity, what would you bring, and why?” The question had [...]

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As a fourth generation Japanese American (Yonsei), I grew up with the flavors and smells of Japanese-Hawaiian food. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, I have always been surrounded by the sounds, smells, and flavors of ethnic cuisine.  From an early age, my mother taught me the meaning of proper table setting and etiquette for [...]

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The author Michael Pollan has boiled down the contents of several bestselling books and a lifetime of inquiry on healthy dining into a prescriptive motto with the economy of a haiku: “eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Mostly plants. It sounds like a virtuous sentiment. But why? What is it that fruits and vegetables [...]

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Juneteenth, variously known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee day or Liberation Day, is a holiday commemorating the June 19, 1865, announcement in Galveston, Texas of the emancipation of all chattel slaves following the end of the Civil War. The oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth — [...]

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Identifying the root cause of the climate crisis is simple enough. Finding solutions? Not so simple. It requires enormous creativity, commitment and collaboration, often among traditional antagonists in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. To foster these ad hoc collaborations, there is UW EarthLab, a transdisciplinary institute within the College of the Environment that is [...]

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Tis’ the season of merriment, celebration, and indulgence! This time of year brings gatherings brimming with delectable delights and many opportunities to share the love of cooking with friends and family. The following guide from The Whole U includes tried and true recipes from UW registered dietitians, tips and tricks for navigating nutrition around holiday [...]

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Every fall, as the days grow shorter and the sky darkens, I see patients whose mood begins to match the gloomy external world. They are tired, sleep long hours, and have trouble getting out of bed or leaving the house. Their arms and legs feel like lead, and their strongest desires are cravings for sweet [...]

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