Simple Recipes for Students
A yummy stir fry recipe and much more! Stomach growling? Can’t cook? No worries! Here at Uloop, we have easy recipes that are all about keeping your stomach full without a lot of work. I’ll provide my...
View ArticleNo Parents, No Problems: Things You Can Get Away With In College
I love my parents. I was sad to leave them in August of last year, and I enjoy seeing them when I go home or when they visit me. You could say I even miss their authoritative parenting. College is a...
View ArticleFeeling the Burn, or Getting Burned
Working out at the campus Wellness Center (gym) a few days ago, I overheard two guys having a disturbing, yet not uncommon, conversation: Guy 1: I think I’m starting to lose my coordination. Guy 2:...
View ArticleThe Best Foods for Your Skin
With spring finally approaching, I’ve noticed that this past winter has left my skin looking a little dull. I know that as soon as the weather warms up, I will be out lounging by the pool and adding...
View ArticleThe Shapes, Sizes and Tastes of Coffee
Don’t know a mocha from a latte? A cappuccino from an espresso? No worries! Working in two, different independent coffee shops for the last few years has taught some valuable lessons and while I could...
View ArticleTomatoes: A Food Powerhouse
Photo by epSos.de via Flickr.com Regardless of whether you think tomatoes are a fruit or a vegetable (they’re fruits, by the way), they provide an immense amount of vitamins and nutrients that are...
View ArticleWithstanding A Lack of Air Conditioning
My family does not have air conditioning. That’s right. Like half of America, we turned on our air conditioning a week ago only to discover that it’s broken. It’s been in the 80s recently, which is...
View ArticleEvery School Deserves an RPAC Gym
I walk in through the glass doors to a scent that seems to be a mix of freshly made pasta, sandwiches, and sweat. Ahead and above me are students on the elliptical. To my right, some students eating...
View ArticleWhat You Don’t Know About the Açai Berry
Often times, we are inspired to try a particular food after seeing several pictures on our Instagram feeds, or simply through word of mouth. The açai berry is a prime example of a popular trend that is...
View ArticleVegetarian Sushi at OSU — Who Knew?
Attention all vegetarians and vegans, we have a wonderful announcement for you: Sushi is now a healthy option for lunch or dinner. Typically when one thinks of sushi, they expect the traditional...
View ArticleWhat’s the Best Milk For You?
Nowadays, choosing a milk to pour in your cereal is as difficult as ever with the endless options available to us. From traditional cow milk to alternatives from nuts, weeds, and even goats, which...
View ArticleWhy You Should Stay Away From Juice
For most people, juice is a simple way to get your daily serving of fruits and vegetables. The unfortunate truth is that there are more problems that arise from “healthy” fruit juice than benefits,...
View ArticleA Guide to Making This Semester Your Healthiest Yet
College is around the corner, bringing with it terrible diets, late nights and heavy course loads. The “freshman fifteen” threatens us all, beckoning with delicious aromas of late-night pizza and...
View ArticleHow To Tips: Increase Your Metabolism
First off, what is metabolism? Most people just know that you’re born with it, and there’s fast and slow metabolisms. But you don’t always have to have a slow metabolism- sure, genetics plays a...
View ArticleDried Fruits- How Healthy Are They?
Eating raw fruit is one of the best ways to get the daily nutrition that we need. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to take them with us when we’re on the go, especially in instances like when you’re...
View ArticleStudy Snacks: The Good Kind
With college just around the corner, or for some already 4 days in, we all need something to help boost us along sometimes. This is especially true when it comes to studying. Some of us are great at it...
View Article4 Healthy and Inexpensive Foods
Salmon Salmon is extremely healthy for you; it contains healthy fats your body needs to properly function. Salmon is not only full of health benefits, but it is also delicious. Most stores sell salmon...
View ArticleSkinnytaste: The Easy Guide to Delicious Low Fat Cooking
Photo taken from skinnytaste.com If there’s one thing that scared me most about going to college, it was gaining the Freshman 15. Not just during freshman year, but every year I went off on my own to...
View ArticleFasting on a Cold: Fact or Myth?
Photo taken from www.4us2be.com I really started to wonder how it was even possible to catch a cold and be sick on the third week of school. As if getting back into a school routine wasn’t hard enough,...
View ArticleSupplements: Why They Will Destroy Your Health
The hype for supplements has gotten so big that there are literally entire stores devoted to selling them. In fact, there are now more than 150 million Americans who are relying on dietary supplements...
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