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The Dirty Dozen: Which Foods to Eat Organic

March 12, 2013 by wellness930

By Jess K., Office of Residence Life ‘Organic’ may bring several thoughts to mind: food that is better for the environment, food that if better for you, food that supports local business, and food that is expensive. If you can’t afford to buy all of your groceries organic (and let’s face it – who can?!), consider using the Environmental Working Group’s annual list of the “Dirty Dozen.” This list identifies the twelve foods, which if bought organically, can reduce your […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Good Eats • Tags: Budget eating, Cheap eating, gluten-free, healthy eating, organic food

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The Clean Eating Challenge

February 4, 2013 by wellness930

by Sofia D., Student Health Advisory Committee member “Don’t eat carbs!” “Eat only healthy fats!” “Gluten-free is the way to be!” Fad diets and healthy lifestyles are constantly changing and evolving. Recently I heard about a new trend called “clean eating.” I don’t know about you, but as soon as I heard these words I had visions of fruits and vegetables with Clorox and Windex. Not surprisingly, this is not what clean eating is. What is clean eating? It’s a […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Good Eats • Tags: clean eating, healthy eating, Recipe planning, Student Health Advisory Committee

Lather Up BU

January 30, 2013 by wellness930

By Emily J., Student Health Ambassador You’re avoiding the elevators when you can, using hand sanitizer like it’s gold, stuffing your coat with tissues. It seems everybody is doing everything they can to avoid being sick…except realizing the importance of washing your hands! Hand-washing is the single most important thing you can do to avoid getting sick this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The flu virus and stomach bugs spread like wildfire, and many […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits • Tags: flu prevention, hand washing, student health ambassadors

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5 Reasons to Live in the Wellness House

January 28, 2013 by wellness930

By Daniela A., Resident Assistant of the Wellness House What is the Wellness House? It’s a specialty community housing option for students committed to living in a substance free environment. 1. Sense of Community. I love living among other students that have similar lifestyle choices as me. All of the residents are committed to living in a positive and wellness-oriented environment. Boston University can seem like a big place, but having a strong support system where you live can be […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits • Tags: BU Residence Life, health, Specialty Community, substance free, wellness house

Helping U Get A’s at BU

January 7, 2013 by wellness930

By Christian S., graduate student at the BU School of Public Health New Year, new you. Meet your academic goals this semester with these simple strategies. Plan ahead. To increase your productivity, look ahead on Sunday nights to see what you have coming up that week and plan your time accordingly. Use the calendar app on your smart phone to set reminders for upcoming assignments and due dates. Ask questions. If something doesn’t make sense in class or in the […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits • Tags: Mugar Library, Study strategies, Study tips

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For the Love of Smoothies

January 7, 2013 by wellness930

By Jess K., Office of Residence Life If you have a sweet tooth but are trying to eat healthy this New Year, try a smoothie! Smoothies are ideal fuel-on-the-go for breakfast, snacks, or desserts because they are nutritious, convenient, and portable. Smoothies provide important protein, vitamins, and minerals for your body with ingredients like yogurt, orange juice, almond milk, and fruit. But watch out! Some smoothies are packed with sugar and complex carbohydrates which don’t have the health benefits. This […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Good Eats, On a Budget • Tags: breakfast, gluten-free, RiZe Bakery, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center, simple ingredients, smoothies

Smarter Partying Tips: Before You Go Out

November 27, 2012 by wellness930

What’s the smartest thing you can do if you’re under 21? Not drink alcohol (duh). But if you decide to drink, there are ways you can be smarter about it and reduce the chance that something negative will happen. Don’t drink? You’re not alone! In fact, 35% of BU freshmen don’t drink at all. And among students who do choose to drink alcohol, more than half have two or fewer drinks on a typical weekend night. In other words, the […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits • Tags: alcohol safety, safer drinking, smarter drinking

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The Dirty Dozen: Which Foods to Eat Organic

The Clean Eating Challenge

Lather Up BU

5 Reasons to Live in the Wellness House

Helping U Get A’s at BU

For the Love of Smoothies

Smarter Partying Tips: Before You Go Out

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