Pass: NIU enrollment push pays off for diversityAs the vice president of the Student Advisory Council for the School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences, I know firsthand how much focus is being directed toward retaining students while attracting...
Despite disagreements among health enthusiasts, evidence declares its own verdict that artificial sweeteners are still a smart option as substitutes for added sugars.It’s important to understand the relative risks of sugar and artificial alternatives....
Although you didn’t have a say in the brain you were born with, you can certainly impact how well it functions.With exams kicking back into gear and midterms looming, maximizing your brainpower is a necessity. Unfortunately, medical professionals have...
Your lack of money doesn’t have to translate to a poor diet.While healthy foods can be pricey, there are ways you can get the nutrients you need without breaking the bank.The most obvious strategy for students who live on campus is to take advantage...
If you want to be healthy, it’s important to know what you’re putting into your body.In the last century, the food industry has made our foods more visually appealing, longer lasting and cheaper. Unfortunately, in the process, the number of colors,...
After 18 years of home-cooked meals, it can be difficult to adjust to college life without making unhealthy convenience foods a staple of your diet.Fortunately, with proper preparation, you can overcome barriers and maintain a healthy diet during your...
The dreaded finals week is here. It’s time to kiss life goodbye, forget about exercise and diet and embrace stress, right? Not so fast.This might seem like the best way to deal with finals; however, following these common patterns will likely do you...
See what the Perspective Staff has to say about summer plans.Jeremiah CaterinaAlthough my break is shortened due to summer classes, I plan to pack my free time with fun.First, I look forward to restarting my favorite hobby. I love power-lifting, a strength...
In the fitness world, running and weight-lifting get all the glory, like the M&M’s in trail mix. Stretching, on the other hand, is often forgotten, like the mix’s pile of raisins.This reality is quite unfortunate given the importance of stretching....
Jeremiah CaterinaManaging my time effectively becomes more stressful with finals looming.My wife tells me I am a masochist. After all, she says, who else would think working two jobs and commuting an hour to school five times a week while taking 17 credit...
As a personal trainer and nutrition enthusiast, I have noticed a common theme among people considering implementing an exercise or diet routine: practically everyone wants to lose body fat.If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be looking up a thousand...
Whether you are a bodybuilder, an athlete or a student looking to put on a few pounds of muscle, arguably the most important determinant of muscle gain is what you eat — and how much you eat of it.If you aren’t seeing the results you would like from...
