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Healthy Living

'The American diet is dangerous': What to eat instead, according to Joel Fuhrman

By Sydni Merrill
April 12, 2024 12:00 AM
“The American diet is dangerous,” Dr. Joel Fuhrman said to a crowd of 900 on Thursday, April 11 in the Utah Valley University Sorenson Center.
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Food

Eating nutritiously as a college student

Kylie Swann
By Kylie Swann
January 08, 2024 12:00 AM
College students may find the transition from living at home where food is provided for them to living on their own difficult, but BYU provides many resources to guide their dietary health.
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Campus Events

Rock 'n' roll theme chosen for Pendulum Court Cafe on Nov. 15

By Brittany Salinas
November 12, 2018 12:00 AM
'Mick Jagger Spicy Mac 'n' Cheese,' 'Bad to the Bone BLT' and rock 'n' roll music will all be part of the themed atmosphere at the Pendulum Court Cafe on Nov. 15, the cafe's last day open this semester.
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Food

'Lets Talk Trash' initiative encourages healthy eating, reducing food waste

By Ciera Kueser
November 08, 2018 12:00 AM
Americans waste about $370 worth of food per person each year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. (Ty Mullen)
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Healthy Living

Students use smartphone apps for healthy living

By Alexa Anderson
April 10, 2017 12:00 AM
The majority of United States smartphone users use health-related apps in their quest for a healthier lifestyle.
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Healthy Living

Women's Services and Resources offers free wellness consultations

By Anne Taylor
December 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Women's Services and Resources is offering free nutrition and wellness consultations to BYU students.
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Food

Recent changes to dietary guidelines won't change nutrition at BYU

By Brynn Dew
February 09, 2016 12:00 AM
The Agriculture and Health and Human Services Departments recently came out with a new set of dietary guidelines. (Jessica Olsen)
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Food

Experts say superfoods may be a super scam

By Mccall Turner
September 22, 2015 12:00 AM
Quinoa, chia seeds, blueberries and other fruits and vegetables are popular superfoods. Superfoods may not be as beneficial as consumers have believed, dietitians say. (Ari Davis)
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Football

How to eat like a BYU football player

September 10, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU football players consume at least 3,000 to 6,000 calories per day.
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Life

Traveling to serve, not for self

By Emmaline Frost
July 08, 2015 12:00 AM
Katelyn Johnson, student at Utah Valley University, interacts with children at an orphanage in Kenya, Africa. (Katelyn Johnson)
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Uncategorized

CrossFit: The new way to fitness

By Mccall Frampton
June 19, 2015 12:00 AM
CrossFit members show off their matching shirts to feel more unified during their workouts. CrossFit gyms around the country boast of the undeniable community culture. (CrossFit SpearHead)
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Food

How to improve your cooking skills

By Hailey Stevens
March 14, 2015 12:00 AM
You are home from school with 40 minutes before work, wondering what to cook for dinner that will be quick and easy. After looking through the pantry at the limited options, you realize there is only time for a three-minute microwavable dinner.
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Healthy Living

Myths about workout routines and protein

By James Brandenburg
January 11, 2015 12:00 AM
Health coach Travis Masterson tests Akim Pittman's cardiovascular ability while performing fitness testing. Y Be Fit coaches often run into exercise and nutrition myths when testing and consulting patients. (Caleb Beazel)
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Food

Immune system boosters: The real story

By Hailey Gengler
February 18, 2014 12:00 AM
Fruits and supplements packed with vitamins and minerals are often taken in conjunction with having the common cold and flu. These healthy foods are packed with good nutrients but have not been proven to provide extra support to the body's immune system. (Photo by Elliott Miller.)
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Campus Events

Fast food's road to health

By Carla Da Silva
January 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A consumer sciences professor and documentary producer from Eastern Illinois University will discuss his featured documentary film “Portion Size Me” at BYU on Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. in the Joseph Smith Building Auditorium.
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Football

You Are What You Eat - Even If You're An Athlete

September 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The saying goes, “You are what you eat.” BYU Football players take that one step further: how you eat is how you play.
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Healthy Living

The weekly five: Health tips to help newlyweds stay fit

By Kenneth Baldwin
September 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Among the many unique challenges newlyweds face are battling obesity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which remain ever-growing problems for an increasingly unhealthy nation.
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Healthy Living

Weekly Five: 5 Health tips to help newlyweds stay fit

By Kenneth Baldwin
September 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Among the many unique challenges newlyweds face are battling obesity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which remain ever-growing problems for an increasingly unhealthy nation.
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