Alumni Spotlight - Gretchen L. Wall
Gretchen L. Wall, M.S., is a graduate of the CSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and serves as the Produce Safety Alliance Coordinator & Northeast Regional Extension Associate.
Tag: "Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition"
Is sugar addictive?
It is sometimes said that sugar is "toxic" or "addictive," and it is often blamed as the sole culprit in obesity and diabetes. While it is true that sugary foods can stimulate the same part of the brain responsible for pleasure and reward, as do many illicit substances, there are reasons other than addiction that eating could be linked with the reward area of the brain.
Nutrition Center offering National Diabetes Prevention Program
Colorado State University's Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center is offering a 16-week session of the National Diabetes Prevention Program starting March 20.
CSU grad students: Lettuce start eating more leafy greens
It’s not easy to make kale and chard sexy, but two Colorado State University graduate students have found clever ways to get everyone to eat more leafy greens in 2017.
Exploring intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting continues to be a trendy topic, promoted by numerous books as the ultimate path to healing and weight loss. It may be more harmful than you realize.
Crunchy sweet greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is high in protein and a great source of calcium. Flavored yogurt is high in added sugar, though, so try this natural way to sweeten it with an added crunch!
Wdowik nutrition column: Top 10 resolutions for the new year
Based on statistics and testimonials, half of you made a New Year’s resolution. Half of those resolutions will not be maintained, though, either because they are too broad or too difficult.
Jan. 12 'Eating for a Healthy Pregnancy' class free for CSU employees
What do I eat while I am pregnant? Do I really need to eat for two? And how do I get over this morning sickness!?
Former professional dancer graduating with degree in Fermentation Science and Technology
This December, Lauren Sandell will graduate from CSU with a B.S. in Fermentation Science and Technology. Formerly a professional dancer, Sandell made the spontaneous decision to pursue a degree related to health and nutrition.
Participants needed for weight loss study
The Department of Health and Exercise Science is seeking volunteers to participate in a research study examining the favorable effects of a new diabetes medicine.