Nutrition
Jessie the Dietitian: Hydration, a Healthy Hustle
Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 30 seconds Let’s talk about hydration! Shout out to everyone who participated in our poll on Instagram to decide our next blog topic. Follow this formula for an easy, general rule of thumb to determine...
Jessie the Dietitian: Do you meet your Maslow's Needs?
Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 30 seconds In 1943, Abraham Maslow presented his theory of human motivation which elegantly conceptualized human needs. Reaching the higher 'needs' is dependent upon satisfying the lower foundational needs. If your basic (lower level) needs...
Jessie the Dietitian: When did food gain moral status?
In our current food culture, there is an idea that some foods are “good”, and some foods are “bad.” Eating “good” foods may result in feeling more virtuous and conversely eating “bad” foods may require compensation: working out harder, eating...
Jessie the Dietitian: Health Halos
What are health halos and how might they affect your purchasing or consumption behaviors? Health Halo: A phenomenon in which there is a halo effect on specific foods, brands, or ingredients, causing them to be perceived as healthy, frequently resulting...
Jessie the Dietitian: Yes, you can decline to be weighed
Scenario: Your nose is running, you are sneezing, and your head is foggy. After several miserable days you decide to make an appointment with your physician. In the current COVID-19 pandemic environment there is COVID fear, but you also suspect...
Fueling at Breakfast With Jessie The Dietitian
Breakfast: Middle English, "breaking the fast" from the prior night (consumed within 1-2 hours of waking) Not only can a healthy breakfast choice set the stage for healthy dietary choices the rest of the day, but it can also reduce overwhelming daytime...
What’s it like to work with Jessie the Dietitian?
What’s it like to work with Jessie the Dietitian? If you’ve clicked on this link, it is likely that you have wondered, “What if I worked with a dietitian? What would it be like?” Let me tell you a bit...
Fitness
How to Prioritize Personal Wellbeing
Hey, Gators! During this time where we are all learning to live a new normal, it may be easy to forget how important it is to take care of ourselves. Whether you are now taking classes from home, working virtually,...
Staying Connected while Staying Apart
Hi, Gators! By now, many of us have been social distancing and quarantining for over a month. This is a long time to not see our friends and family. If you haven’t been social distancing, check out this article from...
How to Stay Healthy and Active at Home
Hi there, Gator Nation! I hope you all are staying home and staying safe during this unprecedented time. Now more than ever, it is extremely important to stay healthy and active as both of these can greatly impact the strength...
