How To Survive Thanksgiving! Posted by alina.zolotareva on November 24, 2010(No Comments)
For many of us, what starts as a special day of family bonding quickly morphs into a long weekend of alkaseltzer therapy. And with Christmas around the corner, that innocent Thanksgiving bloat quickly becomes a bulge that's hard to Zumba off. Luckily, with a little planning you can still enjoy your meal without any turkey-sized consequences. Some easy ways ... Read More
Fit Fridge: Top 5 Healthy College Foods Posted by alina.zolotareva on September 29, 2010(1 Comment)
Eating well at college is tough. We don’t have time to cook, fresh food spoils, and cheap junk is all over C-Town. But if it’s in the fridge, you’re probably going to eat it (even if it’s at 2 AM after Thirsty Thursdays). I keep these staples in my fridge so I can make filling, nutritious meals fast. 1. EGGS. They’re great sources of protein, are cheap, ... Read More
Snack That…All Night Long Posted by alina.zolotareva on April 18, 2010(2 Comments)
We all have those days (aka every day) when we’re hunched over our TakeNote in the library ‘til 4 AM, or getting back hungry Saturday night from a late night party. Studying (and partying) makes us hungry, and being hungry makes it hard to concentrate (and sleep). I'm not gonna lie, I’ve been to that 2nd floor Olin vending machine before at 1:43 AM. And I’ve bo... Read More
Q&A:Where Should I Draw the Line? Posted by alina.zolotareva on April 10, 2010(No Comments)
I get a lot of e-mails and questions from you guys (which I love to answer), and thought it would be cool to include one in this week's post. QUESTION: Where should the line be drawn between being pretty healthy, and an obsessed freak? Like, what is really necessary to be healthy, and what is over the top? --Anonymous ANSWER: Let me start by mentioning a se... Read More
Five Ways to Slim Down With Sun! Posted by alina.zolotareva on April 5, 2010(No Comments)
The weather has been too amazing to ignore lately, and it's only going to get better. You don't have to tan in your bikini on the Arts Quad to enjoy a month of beautiful sunshine! Here are 5 healthy ways to enjoy the sun that can help us get healthy: 1. RUN THIS TOWN: I was at the gym this weekend on a warm, beautiful day and was shocked to see how many people were st... Read More
Give Me Liberty Or…Tax My Soda?? Posted by alina.zolotareva on March 23, 2010(1 Comment)
Beyond our refrigerators, the world of nutrition is not as simple as it seems: food and government are hopelessly intertwined. All over the world, governments are trying to battle the obesity epidemic by passing legislation that places major restrictions on certain kinds of “bad” foods, namely those containing large quantities of fat, sugar, and salt. The USA is follow... Read More
SPRING INTO BREAK-FAST Posted by alina.zolotareva on March 22, 2010(No Comments)
Friday morning at 8 AM I was graciously greeted with loud “Whoohoos” and “Paartyyyyy” outside my C-town window. Yep, it’s that mythical time of year for college kids around the country: Spring Break. Many of you are probably in some hot, expensive, below-the-border location drinking fruity refreshments and getting your fiesta on. The rest of us are at home relaxi... Read More
I Know You’re Thirsty, So Getcha Toe Circle On Posted by alina.zolotareva on March 13, 2010(1 Comment)
Hey Kids, According to our polls, most of us are not quite saying "whoo-hoo" when somebody pinches our Pillsbury-Doughboy-pooches, and really want to lose a little weight before summertime. Trust me, I'm right there with you. When it comes to diet, that basically means we've got to cut those extra calories. Thankfully, cutting calories doesn't mean we have to comp... Read MoreChris and Alina Keep It Real…Healthy Posted by alina.zolotareva on March 8, 2010(No Comments)
Dear Cornell +World, Before we embark on this journey into the joys of nutrition, we have an important disclaimer: we are not nutrition or fitness experts. Nutrition from A to Z is our attempt to help you (and ourselves) with all things health and fitness. My name is Alina and I am a Nutrition major concentrating in Dietetics. I'm a vegetarian, hate treadmills... Read More
