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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Fats

WebThe Benefits. Fat provides energy: One gram of fat contributes 9 calories, while one gram of carbohydrate contributes 4 calories. Is crucial for growth because it …

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How to Promote Muscle Maintenance

WebHey, Wolverines! In this edition of Food Savvy Friday, we’re talking all about muscles. From their physiology, the roles of exercise and diet in muscle maintenance, …

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A Guide to Vitamins & Minerals

WebB vitamins, such as B9 and B12, are important for cell health, including the conversion of food into energy, the maintenance of healthy cells, and the formation of red …

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Spice It Up: How to Add Nutrients & Flavor to Your Food

WebSpices are an essential addition to any meal, from the savory aroma of chicken noodle soup, to the sweet scent of cloves and cinnamon around the holidays. In …

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Ketogenic and Whole30 Diets: Fact vs. Myth

WebFor this week’s Food Savvy Friday, we’re delving into the facts around the Ketogenic and Whole30 diets, and whether certain guidelines and recommendations …

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A Macroscopic Look at Macros

WebThe Maize and Blue Cupboard will be moving to appointments only for shopping beginning on 10/30. Sign up here.

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Maize and Blue Cupboard Providing More Than Food to U-M …

WebWalking into the Maize and Blue Cupboard, you’ll find wooden bins filled to the brim with fruit, shelves stocked with dry goods, and coolers packed with meats and …

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Food Planning and Meal Prep

WebHey, Wolverines! In this edition of Food Savvy Friday, we’ll give you the ins and outs of food planning and meal prep and discuss why they are beneficial. We’ll also …

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Kombucha: Assessing The Benefits to Your Health

WebWhat is Kombucha? Kombucha is a fermented tea that has a long history going back thousands of years. The drink is made by adding a colony of live bacteria and …

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The Environmental Impact of Food

WebThe food we eat not only impacts our health, but also the health of our planet. To learn more about how the food you eat every day can have long-term …

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Mix up your smoothies!

WebTrying to boost your smoothie in nutritious value? Most people put protein powder in their smoothies, but are there other options? Below are alternative powders …

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Pasta Wars: The Nutritional Content of Different Kinds of Pasta

WebTypically, a 2-ounce serving contains 200 calories, 41g of carbs, 8g of protein, and 4g of fiber. Knowing the nutritional content for different types of pasta can be …

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The Environmental Impact of Food

WebThe chemicals used in fertilizers, pesticides, and food packaging can get into waterways and harm aquatic life in a process called eutrophication. Agriculture accounts …

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Living Below the Poverty Line

WebDuring 2019, the United States Census Bureau estimated that 34.0 million Americans were within the poverty threshold, also referred to as living below the line. …

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Food Savvy Friday: Nutrient-Rich Foods

WebHey Wolverines! This is the Student Advocates for Nutrition club, also known as SAN. This year we are partnering with M|Dining to start a new initiative that we call …

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Meatless Mondays

WebWelcome back! In this week’s edition of Food Savvy Friday, we will be discussing the positive impact Meatless Mondays can have on your health and the …

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Let’s Investigate Superfoods

WebWhat’s up, Wolverines! On this edition of Food Savvy Friday, we will be investigating one of the hottest trends on the current food market: superfoods. We hear …

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Intuitive Eating: Tuning In To Hunger Cues

WebIntuitive eating involves paying attention to how we feel before, during and after we eat. The things we should focus on when tuning in to our bodies include: Eating …

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