Choosing Healthy Foods

There are only a few days left of Spring Break which means it is almost time for the final stretch of spring semester. With final papers and group projects looming, it is bound to be a stressful time of the year. But even if you have just an hour, don't forget to take some time to have fun! Here are five upcoming dining services events to relieve some stress from the end of your semester. Wednesday, March 18 Global Eats with Northeastern Global Officer Caitlin Morelli As one of President Aoun's first Global Officers , Caitlin Morelli is currently traveling the world for her co-op and building opportunities for the Northeastern community. Besides her love for travel, Caitlin is passionate about trying new foods and varieties of tea. She learned how to cook a variety of traditional dishes after taking a class in Chiang Mai, Thailand and during her one week back on campus she wants to share her culinary experience with you! She is excited to tell her story, share new foods, and t...

While any time is a good time to start a new healthy habit, the start of the New Year seems to be one of the most popular. If one of your goals for 2015 is to become a healthier version of yourself, some well-planned resolutions can help you get there. Top Healthy Habits Changing our habits can seem like a big undertaking, but there are many small things that together can add up to big results. Some of the most popular strategies to improve overall health include getting enough sleep, starting off the day with breakfast and eating foods that have been prepared from fresh, whole ingredients. If we look at strategies used by those who have successfully improved their health, these trends may be headed in the right direction. Of people who have successfully lost and kept weight off, almost all made changes in both their eating and exercise habits, with eating breakfast, daily exercise and minimizing television viewing being among the most popular habits adopted. How to choose? When it com...