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Shayla Girardin

The Five Most Underrated Foods

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Photo by Monika Haskell These tasty treats aren’t only delicious, but also good for you! The following five foods are more than just scrumptious snacks; they are essential to your health and wellness. These fab five foods are underrated… 1. Salmon Sometimes referred to as the “world’s healthiest food” the benefits of salmon are endless. The high protein content and … [Read more...] about The Five Most Underrated Foods

What the heck is HIIT?

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Photo by Shayla Girardin Short for “High Intensity Interval Training,” HIIT is a new workout method that is taking the fitness world by storm. HIIT is a creative way to burn fat effectively by alternating between high and low intensity interval training. According to bodybuilding.com, HIIT is much more efficient than standard cardio because participants can push their … [Read more...] about What the heck is HIIT?

Too Much on Your Plate: Part II

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Art by Brooke Muschott If you’re fighting stress, fatigue or weight gain you may not have enough on your plate… That’s right! Any of these symptoms could be side effects from not eating often enough. Eating regularly is crucial if you want keep your metabolism at full speed. And, oftentimes this can be a challenge for college students with hectic schedules. This is … [Read more...] about Too Much on Your Plate: Part II

Too Much on Your Plate: Part I

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Art by Brooke Muschott “I haven’t eaten all day.” Do those words sounds familiar? During my freshman year, and later as a Resident Advisor, I remember hearing this phrase far too often. Girls said it constantly — in the dorms, at the Caf, in class. This statement always blew my mind. I was raised on the principle that three healthy meals a day and/or a snack every two to … [Read more...] about Too Much on Your Plate: Part I