WILDCAT EDITION CAMPUS RECREATION
SPRING 2019
CAMPUS HEALTH
WHAT’S INSIDE: The Best Carbs ........................................B1 Rx Safely...................................................B2 Sun Safety................................................B2 JUUL Thank Us Later ...............................B2 Explore Arizona While Getting A Workout..................................B3 Running 101.............................................B4 3 Common Myths About Mental Health Counseling ......................B4 5 Tricks To Deal With Anxiety.................B5 3 Ways To Eat Healthy Without Going Broke..............................B6 Naps: Are They Helping You? .................B7 Swimming: Work Out More Than Your Body.............................B7 Benefits of Group Fitness .......................B8 SMART Fitness Goals...............................B8 Top 3 Ways to Keep Your Stress Level Low..............................B8 4 Things to Always Do In Bed .................B9 SexTalk: Staying Sexually Healthy ..........B10 4 Easy Health Habits to Start Today.......B11 Rec Pals....................................................B11
LIVING WILD! SPRING 2019 WILDCAT EDITION
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By Christy Wilson, RDN
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Carbohydrates are one of three major macronutrients we need to survive, yet are perhaps the least understood “macro” of all. Several fad diets strictly limit or omit this important nutrient and ought to be looked upon with caution! Carbohydrates (aka “carbs”) supply our cells with glucose that fuel our brain and our muscles. From lollypops to lentils, carbs are in a wide variety of foods and the type we eat matters. Here’s a breakdown of the right carbs to choose for good energy and optimal health.
Whole Grains. According to
the Whole Grains Council, whole grains contain all three original
CArBS
parts it had in the field: bran, germ, and endosperm. Foods like oats, whole wheat, brown rice and quinoa deliver fiber (a form of carbohydrate), a variety of B vitamins and minerals like iron, magnesium and zinc. Limit grains with added sugars.
Fruit and vegetables.
Naturally packed with satisfying fiber and phytonutrients that promote healthy skin and fight cancer, these low-calorie plant foods deliver high quality carbs. Aim for eating five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
Pulses. Beans, lentils and peas are
all considered pulses, which are a high fiber, high protein plant foods. They are filling, versatile in the kitchen, and can be added to lots of typical meat-heavy dishes like stews and pastas.