Nutrition
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...
Acne and Nutrition
Acne and Nutrition Welcome to a special guest post by UF student Elena Smith, a graduate student and dietetic intern in Nutritional Sciences. Do you have acne? Have you ever wondered whether the food you eat is related to...
Jessie the Dietitian: Non-diet Tips for the New Year
Jessie the Dietitian: Non-diet Tips for the New Year Thinking about a quick diet or detox to set you up for a new you that focuses on health and wellness this New Year? The most popular resolutions every January 1st...
JESSIE THE DIETITIAN: SHOULD I TAKE A MULTIVITAMIN?
Multivitamin and mineral supplements (“MVI”) can be purchased inexpensively at mass market retailers, or for a small mint with specialty companies. They are abundant in whole foods, and some processed foods provide a substantial dose. Taking a daily MVI has...
Sports
Head of the Hooch
To most, it’s just a funny-sounding word; To Crew clubs across the country, it’s reminiscent of one of the nation’s largest regattas (a series of boat races). The 37th Head of the Hooch Regatta, took place this past weekend in...
