Notes from an Incidental Vegan
“I’m a vegan.” Though you are seeing those words on the internet, I am fairly certain you have a mental image of the girl you ascribe them to. She probably has long hair, perhaps in dreadlocks, and there’s not a doubt that she drives her Prius to Omega for summer vacation, right? Wrong.
The 5 Questions We Ask Everyone: Dietician, Melanie Jatsek
Melanie Jatsek is a speaker, author and registered dietitian who teaches college students how to eat to look better, feel better, think better and stress less! She is getting ready to publish her book, written especially for college students, called “Brain Food for College Students,” so we thought we’d bring her on board to share some of her best advice with our CollegeCandies.

Body Blog: Good Eating Is Skin Deep
live for the summer. In the spring, I count down the days until my last final and I miss it terribly during the fall. I love the way the sun‘s rays touch my skin, I love reading novels lazily on the beach, my morning outdoor runs, and enjoying picnics and BBQs. I love the skin-exposing, brightly colored fashions I get to wear.
I Remember: My Journey through Fatness, Skinniness, and Healthiness
People can be monsters, and I don’t mean in the Lady Gaga sense. They can be downright vicious to others without even realizing the irreversible damage they cause in the process. Though I keep it hidden away in a corner of my mind, I have a lot of memories of this kind of often subtle ruthlessness. I spent most of my young life as “the fat girl.” This is what I remember.
Body Blog: Beat the Bloat
Sodium is like that annoying, socially awkward kid who just can’t take a hint. No matter where you go, he’s there, usually sporting some short jorts, trying to get your attention. He knows he’s not welcome, at least he should, but he can’t take a hint. And then you’re bloated.
There’s an “I” in Diet, but There Should be a “U”
Through my long and trying journey, I’ve come to learn that both losing weight and gaining weight can be fantastic feelings, so long as you are changing your body for yourself.
Out of the Tanning Bed, Into the Vegetable Aisle
Scientists are claiming that incorporating more cantaloupe, apricots, carrots, peppers and spinach into your diet can give your skin a golden glow. In the study, Caucasian volunteers who consumed a diet rich in orange and green fruits and vegetables were said to have even preferred the look of the golden glow effect from the diet to the darker effect from the sun.

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Drunks Are Healthier, Happier
We all know her. The girl who doesn’t hesitate at picking up a wine menu…at four in the afternoon. She’s the classy friend, the one who can explain the difference between a Chardonnay and a Riesling. Maybe she comes from a European family? Maybe she was raised on Pinot for breakfast? How is she not dead yet?
Body Blog: Stay Healthy… Even During Finals!
Pulling all-nighters, running on coffee and 5-hour-energy shots, and making the library your new permanent residence? College is already hard enough! Then, at the end of every semester, we have to deal with EXAMS.
Intro to Cooking: Greek Yogurt (and Fettuccine Alfredo!)
Every health-conscious girl knows yogurt builds stronger bones and is a good source of protein. But did you know that not all yogurts are created equal? Check out the nutrition label on the cups in your fridge–many “light” and fat-free yogurt brands substitute extra sugar and preservatives for fat. For a leaner, creamier, alternative, try Greek yogurt.
Body Blog: Lose Weight Like a Guy!
Hate how all the guys you know only lift weights a few times a week, skip the treadmill, eat twice as much as you, and still manage a 6-pack while you struggle to reveal any pack at all? Maybe it’s time to take a few tips from the boys!
Intro to Cooking: Fake Pinkberry
Is it just me or is life all around better when it’s sunny and fabulous outside? All the constant sunshine makes me crave ice cream! But if you’re trying to be healthy and still can’t fight off your sweet tooth, fro-yo is a deliciously perfect, calorie-conscious substitute. Unfortunately, all these fro-yo shops popping up charge one-month’s rent for a small cup with a few berries sprinkled on top.

Reading Between the Labels: A No-Nonsense Guide to Food Labels
While I have not done an algebra equation since the 10th grade my stomach still churns in the same way every time I attempt to decode the nutrition facts on my favorite foods. Reading food labels can leave any head spinning with questions about daily caloric intakes and serving sizes. But navigating a food label doesn’t have to be as hard as finding a decent guy on a college campus.