Meet the Peer Nutrition Educators
It’s National Nutrition Month, and what better time to meet students on campus who are passionate about nutrition?
How to Eat a Heart Healthy Diet
Did you know February is Heart Health Month? It’s a good time to highlight the importance of diet on heart health. While cardiovascular disease is something that typically affects older people, as college students it’s important to integrate heart healthy eating into your life now to set a foundation for a healthy life. While changing…
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Eating healthy on a budget can be hard for anyone, but it’s especially hard for college students who are new to cooking and preparing meals for themselves. Eating healthy during college doesn’t have to be hard or expensive, and it will get easier with experience. The following tips can help when trying to grocery shop…
5 Tips to Know Before Using a Rideshare
Plans Matter. If using a rideshare: Check color, make and model of vehicle. Confirm license plate. Ask the driver to verify your name. Stay together as a group. Make sure cell phones are charged. Going to be a Designated Driver? If you plan to be a designated driver, your safety and the safety of those…
Preparing for the Holidays: Sober Edition
With the holidays right around the corner, you may think of fine food and good company as a wonderful disruption to the college routine. As some traditions and celebrations may consist of alcohol and other substances, it can become overwhelming to navigate for those in recovery. Whether you are recovering or supporting someone going into…
Navigating Holiday Food Choices
For some, this will be their first holiday season with family and friends since making a change in their diet. For others, they’ll be spending the holiday away from home and sharing foods from different cultures or customs. Whether adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet, avoiding something that triggers digestive problems like lactose or gluten,…
5 Sexual Health Facts Every College Student Needs to Know
1. Not all college students are sexually active. According to the National College Health Assessment, 35% of undergraduate students reported having no sexual partners within the past year, and 49% of undergraduate students reported having 1 – 2 sexual partners within the past year.
Fall for $5 Cooking Classes
Did you know the University Health Center offers $5 cooking classes? During these classes, students participate in making a delicious meal while learning about nutrition and food prep from campus dietitians, dietetic interns, and Peer Nutrition Educators.
Creating Routine for Success
Looking for ways to be more organized and prioritize critical commitments including self-care, academics, and finding ways to be involved in our community? Creating a routine that offers structure and flexibility can help you find a schedule that feels right for you!
A Conversation: Returning to Campus After Treatment
Two UGA students “sat down” with me for a conversation around their personal journeys. They offered their wisdom and wit in navigating life as students who took time off from their roles here at UGA and decided to return, after receiving treatment and support for their addiction(s) elsewhere. Our hope is that what they share…