Ever wondered why it’s called the obesity “epidemic”? As of 2008, more than one in ten people in the world were obese, according to a 2013 report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The rate of obesity worldwide has doubled since 1980, and the number has only continued to rise. Though Americans have […]
How can one not love avocados? These rich, silky-textured green fruits not only make wicked tasty guacamole, but they also provide essential vitamins and nutrients that our bodies use as slow-burning energy. Additionally, avocados lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and sugar levels while promoting eye health, preventing signs of aging, nourishing the skin, and much more. […]
The University celebrated the local food movement on Tuesday, Sept. 23 with its tenth annual Eat Local Challenge, an outdoor eating event that exclusively features ingredients sourced within a 150-mile radius of campus. Spearheaded by Bon Appétit, the day honored the 15th anniversary of the company’s Farm to Fork program, which focuses on a commitment […]
Hey! You! Yeah, you with the to-go cup. I have a question. What are you drinking? “Just a coffee,” you say? Well, I’m sorry, my friend, but I’m afraid you’ve made a mistake. In fact, drinking that is a horrible, no good, very bad mistake. I think it would be best if you threw that […]
Okay, here’s the deal: our bodies, like cars, need fuel not only to “work out,” but also to feel awesome. Our bodies need high quality fuel, the equivalent of diesel for cars, to help us attain and maintain healthy lifestyles. Our bodies need real food: fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, protein, and most of all, water. […]
As a freshman, I have been a member of the Wesleyan community for about three weeks. To many, this may seem like a reasonable amount of time to acclimate to college life. But to be completely honest, I am still very much in the throes of figuring out our campus and all of its strange […]
I’ve always found a certain kind of comfort in fall produce. The crunch of a perfectly ripened Empire apple, the warmth of a bowl of cauliflower soup, and the often-spicy scent of pumpkin all make parting ways with the warm months of summer a bit easier to accept. Fall is my favorite time of year […]
If you’re anything like me and you tend to get tired of food easily, it may be time for you to explore the wide array of dining options on Main Street. After a year of trying different restaurants in the Middletown area, I feel safe recommending Thai Gardens to anyone craving some tasty Thai cuisine. […]
This Is Whey By Naomi Oyakhilome Contributing Writer It’s 1 a.m. on a random Saturday night. Your blood alcohol level is incredibly high. You are drenched in sweat, dehydrated, and famished all at once. In your intoxicated stupor, you remember that you were smart enough to bring five dollars along with you, and now you […]
A little over two weeks ago, Red & Black Café hired me as an employee. The Café, tucked into the back section of Broad Street Books and not to be confused with the Red and Black Society, has a truly fantastic menu. In fact, I’d even go as far as to say that it has […]