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Well it is almost the end of the semester and the team thought it was time for our followers to see who we are. We are the nutrition team: Jessika, Kelly, Johnny, Rochelle and Tiggy. We could not be more proud of all that we accomplished this year. From our Instagram page to creating new programming for students in the years to come, we did A LOT. As the team lead this year (Jessika) I am truly amazed by what I have learned from all of the volunteers and am looking forward to seeing what you all do next 😊 #happyendings #newbeginnings #healthed #yorku

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Hey everyone!

Exams are creeping up quickly so it’s time to hunker down and hit the books! You know you shouldn’t be on Tumblr right now with finals right around the corner, but we’re on your side! We know you can do it with a little bit of help. That’s why we’ve compiled our top 10 study tips:

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Are you wondering how you will be able to get protein into your meat-free diets? Introducing…..MEAT ALTERNATIVES! And you even get the same amount of protein from eating the following foods. I know you’ve probably heard of beans, lentils and tofu. However, did you know quinoa, natto, seitan and tempeh also have a good source of protein? Quinoa has 9 essential amino acids that our bodies can’t make on our own. The beige colored quinoa is well-known, but did you know there is also black and red quinoa? Natto a is fermented soybeans and they look like large kidney beans. You can use natto in baked goods, dumplings, stir fries, etc. Seitan is chewier than tofu and is made from wheat gluten, therefore not gluten-free! It’s texture is the same as meat. And finally tempeh, which is similar to seitan except it has a crunchy texture and sweet flavor. Tempeh can be eaten raw, baked, broiled, seared or grilled with other foods like vegetables. Here’s a great link for YUMMY meat-less recipes: http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseypippin/21-ingenious-alternatives-to-meat#.lrPA4ZVwWw. #alternatives #nutrition #healthed #yorkunutrition #yorku

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Hey yall,

It’s Shannon here from Glendon’s LTPB team. As the warm weather is near (or at least we hope) you may be hitting the patios this summer. So perhaps it is a hot summer day and you’re chilling by the pool or at the bar and your friends are about to go have a smoke. What do you...

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Wow, it’s hard to believe that the school year is soon coming to an end.

All of us on the Alcohol & Other drugs team have really enjoyed bringing these blogs to you and getting the opportunity to share all of this information so that YOU can be empowered to make healthy choices during your time...

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Hello followers,

That time of year has arrived and Health Education and Promotion is nearing the end of its programming. Making this our final week of Peer S.H.O.P. for the 2014/2015 academic year. While our weekly drop-in hours will no longer be running after Thursday March 26th we promise you...

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Hello readers!

Are you interested in being part of the Mental Health & Stress Management Team? Do you want to contribute to supporting the mental health of YorkU students? Health Education and Promotion is hiring and applications are due on Wednesday April 1st!

Check out how we impacted...

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Maybe you’ve seen this word before and like me, were completely confused. Macro? Like macroeconomics? Wait, that’s food? You countthese things? Oh gosh no more counting calories please! As I continue on my active living journey, I’ve been intrigued as to what counting macros really means. So, I’ve...

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Smoking and Active Living

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Hello to our regular + new readers! We’re so sorry about the sudden halt in our postings. Due to the strike occurring at York University, we stopped posting out of respect for those that are striking. We recently got the thumbs up to start up again this week, so here we are! We’re nearing the end...

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LETS GET ENERGY RIGHT. There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about calories. Here are some helpful things you should know about the truth behind energy. “CALORIES IN” AND “CALORIES OUT” ARE NOT AS SIMPLE AS IT SEEMS. “Calories in” is how we get our energy. This is based solely on the foods we consume. “Calories out” on the other hand is not as simple. One of the most common ways to release energy is movement (walking, running, playing sports, and shivering). But did you also know that basic, regular day-to-day physiological functions and maintenance and the energy necessary to digest foods and process nutrients are also very important ways your body gets rid of calories? It’s true! “CALORIES IN” AND “CALORIES OUT” ARE NOT INDEPENDENT VARIABLES. If you were to only reduce your calorie intake, your body will automatically defend your body weight by reducing your calories out including lowering metabolic rate. Therefore, your body weight will remain the same. To be successful in reducing body weight you have to lower your calorie intake and also increase your calorie outtake at the same time so they cannot counteract each other! There is more to calories and weight loss than meets the eye. You should always do research as well as talk to a professional to find the best way for you to get a healthy, productive balance between “calories in” and “calories out.” And remember, don’t believe everything you hear! #TruthBehindEnergy #CalorieMyths #Nutrition #HealthEd #YorkU

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Health Education & Promotion Is Hiring!

Join the Green Shirts Dream Team! Health Ed is now hiring and applications are being accepted until April 1, 2015!! There are both volunteer and work study positions available! Check out http://scld.yorku.ca/join-the-team for more information! 

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Ok, we’ve all heard jokes about Breaking Bad or majoring in Chemistry to learn how to build a meth lab but what it is really all about?

This drug is usually called crystal meth which is short for crystal methamphetamine.

Methamphetamine is a white crystalline drug that can be snorted, smoked,...

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Hey everyone!

This week we’ll be chatting about condoms! Did you know that condoms come in a wide variety of sizes, textures, colours and flavours? There are tons of brands of external and insertive condoms, within those brands are different types to accommodate different sizes and provide...

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Hey Lions!

Today, we’re going to terminate those pesky, annoying ANTs from our lives. And no, I’m not talking about the insect-kind of ant.

No, no. THIS is what I’m talking about: ANT(s) as in Automatic Negative Thinking/ Thoughts. This is about that little voice that pops into our brains...

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There’s no way to sugar-coat this one: Toronto is freezing this winter. That being said, if you’re anything like me (you’re trusty fitness sidekick, Nina), you’re trying to get as much done at home as humanly possible. So…what are you doing about the gym?

I for one won’t be using my outdoor...

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Student life is much more then just going to class. It includes work, social life, self care... the list goes on and on. With all that is going on when do you have the time to plan out healthy eating options. One concept that has evolved over the past few years is MEAL PREPPING! What is this you may ask? It consists of putting aside a few hours a week to prepare the majority of your meals/snacks for that week. Here are a few meal planning tips: 1. If you are just starting off, start slow! This will help ease you into the process and avoid becoming over whelmed 2. Keep it super simple. Think of easy recipes and snacks that you can prepare 3. Write out ALL the ingredients you will need as well as "on the go" snacks you may want to munch on throughout the day 4. Invest in a GOOD tubberwear set- preferably the same size to make them easily stackable in your fridge 5. Keep in mind how long food can stay good in the fridge Remember, have FUN with making the food! Cooking can be a great de-stressor #mealprep #studentlife #nutrition #healthed #yorkunutrition #yorkU