Health

School year resolutions

By Marla Price · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

School is back in full swing, and so is Eastern Michigan’s Office of Nutrition Services. Don’t wait for the turn of the new year to take charge of your health, get an early start on those nagging nutrition issues and take steps to resolve them now.

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Back to school nutrition: Healthy foods that make the grade

By Heather Anderson · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

As you head back to the classroom, consider the foods you’re choosing to fuel your body. Do they best support maintenance of energy levels, concentration and overall health? Or do they leave you feeling lethargic, hungry and sick? The foods you eat on a daily basis can have a significant influence on your performance in the classroom. Research shows that students who go to class properly fueled experience better cognition and concentration. Use the following recommendations to help you select healthy foods to add to your back to school shopping list.

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Harvest Kitchen offers students fresh, quality food options

By Germaine Smith · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

When it comes to the healthy, locally-sourced, organic foodie scene in Ypsilanti, Harvest Kitchen is one of the only places that offer some of the most fresh and enticing pre-made meal options in the area.