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Supplements OK when used safely

Supplements OK when used safely

By Blake Glosson | March 17, 2014

If you’re looking for an extra edge in the weight room, supplements could help you get there.Of course, with so many supplements out there, it’s important to understand which ones to pick up and which to pass up.Obtaining the right nutrients from...

Fit Facts

Match appropriate diet to achieve your fitness goals

By Blake Glosson | March 3, 2014

No matter what your health and fitness goals are, you can’t get there without a strategic diet plan.Even if you train hard and often, success is directly related to the quantity and quality of your food.The most influential aspects of nutrition —...

Decrease your carbs, improve your health

By Blake Glosson | February 4, 2014

Paleo diet is your healthiest optionLow-carb dieting isn’t winning the race for popularity right now. But in terms of maximizing health, a diet with reduced level of carbohydrates is the proven champion.I’m not going to tell you carbs are evil, because...

Get back in shape after Halloween candy craze

By Blake Glosson | November 3, 2013

Halloween has come and gone, but the extra pounds that may have showed up haven’t been as eager to leave.Luckily, one bad night of eating isn’t the end of the world. By being aware of the implications of your daily diet decisions, you will be able...

Former Northern Star Sophomore accounting major Goran Ikanovic picks up an apple in the Stevenson dining hall. Stevenson’s dinning center has a variety of healthy food choices for students to choose from.

Healthy food provides energy, attention

By Erin Kolb | October 9, 2012

Students can find many options to eat healthy on campus. The nutrition and wellness service offered by the Campus Recreation Center can help students determine general needs like food, weight loss, weight gain, diabetes education and sports nutrition....