The Importance of Minerals

12 Oct 202212 Oct 2022

Gabrielle Bernardini Wellness Writer Last week, we touched on types of vitamins. Now, we can take a closer look at minerals. Minerals are a type of inorganic element found in…

The Importance of vitamins

5 Oct 2022

Gabrielle Bernardini Wellness Writer When it comes to the content of food, it’s likely that most of us have at least heard of the terms macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients or…

The Gut Microbiome

28 Sep 2022

(Photo Credits: Eatthis.com) Munirih Peace Wellness Writer One of my favorite topics in the world of nutrition has to do with the gut microbiome: an elite community of tiny organisms,…

MyPlate and a nutritional balanced diet

21 Sep 2022

(Photo Credit: Myplate.gov) Munirih Peace Wellness Writer You’ve probably been told to eat anywhere between four and six servings of fruits and vegetables each day, drink plenty of water, and…

Color in the world of nutrition

14 Sep 2022

(Photo Credit: Helpguide.org) Munirih Peace Wellness Writer Did you know the number of colors on your plate directly correlates to the number of nutrients? From fruits and vegetables to grains…

Food Insecurity and the BenU Food Pantry

7 Sep 202214 Sep 2022

Munirih Peace Wellness Writer POV: it’s the beginning of a new school year and you’re either moving onto campus for the first time or you’re a returning student. Either way,…

The Impact Of Nutrition on Injury Prevention For Athletics

4 May 20223 May 2022

Raquel Robinson Wellness Writer Keeping our whole body moving regularly is good for overall health. According to the National Library of Medicine, playing sports or doing some form of exercise…

Diet Impacts ON Academic Performance and Heart Health

27 Apr 202226 Apr 2022

Raquel Robertson Wellness Writer According to The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, many college students are moving away from dietary habits and replace with unhealthy eating patterns, this…