Author Stephanie Piccolo

During stressful times, such as finals season, there are several foods that can aid in lowering stress levels. CNN contributor Lindsay Funston lists some examples of “stress-relieving superfoods” that...

Food synergy, or the concept of food pairing, are unique combinations of foods that can boost your health because when paired together, they can enhance your body’s absorption of the vitamins and nutrients...

March is known as National Nutrition Month, and it is a campaign ran by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietitians to raise awareness of living a healthy lifestyle by being aware of your nutrition and physical...

Vitamins are essential nutrients your body needs to support your metabolism and bodily functions. Many vitamins are found in the nutritional food you eat in your daily diet. Ideally, vitamins should be taken...

Last week, I was invited to attend the “Stags in the Kitchen” program hosted by Sodexo’s Culinary Director Jacqui Lombard and Sodexo’s Executive Catering Chef Jim Turner. I observed a few of...

Nutrition is important for each and every person, but proper nutrition is even more vital to those involved in recreational athletics. The biggest issue athletes face is large amounts of fluid loss because of...

I’m sure you have all seen in the supermarket or in advertisements, “This product is non-GMO!” However, what exactly does that mean? GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, are found in most foods whose...

Along with a proper diet, the second most important component of living a healthy lifestyle is exercising. Exercising is often difficult to fit into your schedule, but it is truly essential to your...

Did you know about Fairfield Dining Services website? Scan  and link directly  to the app One of the first steps in monitoring your nutrition is being aware of what and how much you are consuming on...

Gluten is a substance found in most wheat- and cereal-based foods and is composed of two proteins: gliadin and glutenin. Gluten is responsible for the doughy texture of baked wheat products. Gluten is one...