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Nutrition tips to feed your “App”etite

Lindsey OBrien February 1, 2012

These days, you can’t walk three feet without seeing a person with some form of technology in their hands. Whether it’s an iPod, smartphone, laptop or tablet, today’s society likes its information...

Alabama Tourism Department highlights best of the state's food

Alabama Tourism Department highlights best of the state’s food

Alex Cohen January 19, 2012

Exploring Alabama’s restaurant scene probably isn’t among the priorities of most college students.  After all, dining out doesn’t often go hand-in-hand with frugality.  But food fanatics on a budget...

A look at food, diet trends past, present and future

A look at food, diet trends past, present and future

Avery Driggers January 17, 2012

2011 Food Trends   1. Foraging elBulli, the world’s top restaurant for a record five times according to Restaurant Magazine, handed down its crown to Copenhagen’s NOMA. NOMA and Chef Rene Redzepi...

Waffle House to open on the Strip by February

Waffle House to open on the Strip by February

Alexandra Ellsworth January 17, 2012

Bar hoppers and partygoers will not need to wander far for a late night snack with a new 24-hour restaurant option coming to the Strip. Waffle House will be opening soon on University Blvd. between Crimson...

New Orleans travel guide

New Orleans travel guide

Alex Cohen December 9, 2011

Bar Scene: Frenchmen Street (Seventh Ward, a mile from the French Quarter) Sometimes known as the Bourbon Street for locals, Frenchmen offers cheaper drinks and better live music than its touristy counterpart. ...

Let’s all get aced: foods that enhance mental performance

Tricia Vaughan December 7, 2011

Ever seen the “Prostate Exam” episode of Family Guy where Peter passes a college exam by declaring the test too hard and tearing the paper up in front of his professor? If only life were that simple....

Mary's Cakes and Pastries benefits while serving community

Mary’s Cakes and Pastries benefits while serving community

Erich Hilkert December 6, 2011

There’s no better place to experience holiday warmth than at a bakery. Stroll through the entrance, and the oven provides instant heat. Beyond body temperature, Mary’s Cakes and Pastries gives a sensory...

Better fast food choices important for students

Lindsey OBrien November 29, 2011

Young adults, namely those ages 20 to 29, take in 40 percent of their daily calories away from home. A recent research article published by the American Dietetic Association sought to determine the different...

Health holiday eating tips help maintain weight

Caroline Murray November 22, 2011

For many Americans, the holidays mean eating, and eating means weight gain. For those trying to avoid that weight gain, there are several strategies to stay healthy while enjoying Grandma’s dressing....

Make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers

Make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers

Avery Driggers November 22, 2011

If your family is like mine, the kitchen is a sacred and congested place in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Persons under the age of 40 who wander in there are usually met with weary eyes and requests...

Local church offers turkey dinner

Nathan Proctor November 21, 2011

For some students at the University, going home over Thanksgiving break simply isn’t an option. With campus shut down and few dining options in Tuscaloosa on turkey day, some students may find their...

Autumn-inspired ideas for your breakfast

Lindsey OBrien November 7, 2011

Nutrition students and professors at UA are taking part in a national movement to decrease childhood obesity and assure the healthy development of our nation’s children.          The American...