Supplements can be confusing, and there are lots of rumors going around about their safety and what they can do for you. You can get the facts here!

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Want to try a salad but you don’t even like lettuce? Skip it! This hybrid Greek salad incorporates something you may look over if you don’t spend much time at Fresh: chick peas! Add them to the classic Greek salad and skip the leafy greens! Here is what you need… (more…)

Manufactures produce thousands of vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements to put on the market today, but how can we know which of the manufactures to trust? Or should they be trusted at all?

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Test your knowledge about locally grown foods, organic farms, and Concordia Anderson Dining Service’s role in sustainability. (more…)

Choosing local and organic foods has become a popular trend around the world and in our community of Fargo/Moorhead. Students at Concordia are asking for more local and organic foods to be available in the Dining Service and in the Maize. The interest in eating local and organic food has increased and now it’s easier than ever to find these foods. (more…)

The human brain is hungry for fuel. In fact, it uses up to 20 percent of the body’s energy. To think right, you have to eat right. Our brain needs certain foods to enhance its performance, which means what we eat can affect our ability to percept, think, reason, and remember. When your brain isn’t supplied with adequate energy, you may experience fatigue, poor concentration, energy swings and even food cravings. A well-balanced diet is essential in keeping our brains healthy and working properly. What we eat affects not only our health but also the health of our environment. As a consumer, you have the choice to “go green” and seek eco-friendly food options as part of your balanced diet. (more…)

Have you ever found yourself in the produce aisle in a grocery store confused as to whether you should buy organic foods or not?  All the produce looks the same; the only difference is that one is labeled organic.  Is one healthier for you?  Keep reading to find out what the difference actually is between organic and non organic foods. (more…)

By Allie Hanson, Nutrition Assistant ‘11

Tired of the plain, every day fruit, but don’t know how to mix it up? Try creating a grape salad to add variety! (more…)

By Allie Hanson, Nutrition Assistant ‘11

• If there is a USDA Organic label on a food product, it means it was produced and processed according to the USDA standards and at least 95% of the food’s ingredients are organically produced.
• Organic farming practices are designed to benefit the environment by reducing pollution and conserving water and soil.
• Selecting grown in season local foods supports the local economy. (more…)

5 Easy Ways to

‘Green’ Your Eating Habits  

We all know how to go green by driving less, recycling, and using less electricity and water, but our eating habits can also be transformed to help our planet!

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