By: Rise Morisato, CSUN Dietetic Intern
Over the past few years, kombucha has risen in popularity in the United States and is more commonly seen on the shelves of our favorite stores. But what is kombucha?
Kombucha Craze
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Monthly Archives: December 2018
What’s With All the Protein Powder Hype?
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By: Joey Gerardi, M.S. in Human Nutrition Candidate, CSUN Dietetic Intern
I began my journey in fitness and nutrition over ten years ago when my father started bringing me with him to the gym. Although I have grown up an athlete, mostly playing soccer and baseball throughout my childhood, weightlifting brought a new joy and challenge to my life that I had never before experienced. I have realized throughout the years that the food and nutrients I put into my body are just as, if not more important than the work I put in at the gym. Utilizing protein in my diet has served as an extremely beneficial tool in assisting me to in achieve my health and fitness goals through these past ten years. Continue reading
Heart Health for Life
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By Sonia Ramirez-Rivera, BS, CSUN Dietetic Intern
As any doctor will tell you, taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do in life. Eating well, exercise, and drinking plenty of water are all needed for health. What about taking of your heart? Not in an “achy breaky heart” as Billy Ray Cyrus may say when you heart is broken from you long lasting love, but in general taking care of your heart health. Continue reading