Zen College Life

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I know what you are thinking.  Eating healthy is difficult in college.  It’s expensive, takes too long, and just isn’t important enough right now.  Sadly, this is how many college students feel, and by the time they are ready to change into a healthier lifestyle they’ve already developed terrible habits.  And anyone who has made the switch to eating healthy knows that bad eating habits are pretty much the hardest habits to break.  To help you make the switch, I will offer you a few tips.  This will not be a quick process by any means, but you know what they say, “Slow and steady wins the race.”  Oh, and it will be easy, cheap, won’t take long, and is the most important step you could possibly make for your future life.

Tip #1 - Nothing too Drastic

This will make your transition into healthy eating easier and more enjoyable.  Don’t start shopping at wholefoods, don’t start eating only organic, don’t become a vegetarian (unless you want to). Read more »

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Flu season is uppon us, and along with it is the newest versions of the flu shot.  You’ve seen the ads to get your flu shot all over town, maybe even a commercial or two.  Well I’ve done a little research on exactly what’s going on with these new flu shots every year, and I’ve come to spread the message against them.  Here are 6 great reasons to avoid the flu shot. Read more »

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As Americans we tend to get caught up in periodic fads that rise up suddenly, washing us away in trendy nothingness, only to disappear as quickly as they came. Beanie babies, 24” spinners, and our odd fascination with actresses who barely register on the talent scale all came in and became the source of water cooler small talk for a few months only to pass away. Though most of our nation’s preoccupations are harmless, some, like the low carb diet, can pose a serious health threat. Other public scares are deemed unhealthy though they pose seemingly no risk at all. For this reason, a list dispelling some rumors and clarifying some murky claims is necessary to keep us all informed and healthy.

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