What does that long list of ingredients on the food label mean?

EVENT THIS WEDNESDAY!!
March 27
10-11 AM
Kirby 355 - 357 (Down the skinny hallway that runs along the back of the ballroom

What does that long list of ingredients on the food label mean?  Shannon Szymkowiak, Promotions and Education Manager at the Whole Foods Co-op, will help you to demystify ingredients, and understand the benefits of “whole foods”.

Hosted by SHAC - Student Health Advisory Committee
Join is!
(Shannon USUALLY travels with treats. I make NO promises, but it could happen!)

Fresh off the farm; Meet The SAPatistas!!

Hi everyone!  Happy back from Spring Break!

I want to introduce you to a new student group!  I have had the pleasure of working with some of the folks from this group and I think they will be amazing partners!

  Photos from the UMD farm last summer.

Here they are in their own words...

 SAPatistas

Students currently employed by The Sustainable Agriculture Project (Also known as SAP) have formed a new student group, the SAPatistas.  The Sustainable Agriculture Project was created in 2009 to institute education, research, and community engagement around local food systems and food security in the western Lake Superior region.  Many of these incentives are accomplished through work at the UMD Farm and Orchard sites.  As student workers, the SAPatistas have all had the opportunity to be a part of accomplishing this mission.  Of course, there is still work to be done. 

The SAPatistas want to put their fresh veggies where their mouth is and work towards raising food awareness here on-campus. We know that healthy food doesn’t have to break your bank.  We believe that our classmates should have access to healthier choices.  Basically, we want to give students options that make tying their shoe seem like a challenge.   To do this, we want your help!  The SAPatistas are students with different majors, skill sets and passions.  To join, you don’t need any experience with food or farming, you just have to be a fan of Brussels’ sprouts (kidding).  The SAPatistas invite you to bring whatever you have to our table.        

If you’ve been curious about SAP, this is the perfect way to get a taste.  If you want to experience what it’s like to really be in touch with your food, get your hands dirty or partake in creating better food options for our student body.  

Spread the word. Join the movement!!

Contact info and updates can be found on the SAPatistas facebook page

Also check out SAP @:

Homepage: http://www.d.umn.edu/cscd/sap/main/index.php

Facebook: UMD Sustainable Agriculture Project

What is all this "Food Sensitivity" Stuff About Anyway?

Ever wonder what is meant by "food sensitivities"??

Wednesday, March 6th:

10-11  in Kirby 355/357

find out with snacks and facts, presented by Judy Breuer, Health Education
Intern.-Join us for conversation and discussion around this topic
What are they? Why might they be increasing? And how to navigate UMD with a food sensitivity. 

EATING DISORDER WEEK EVENTS

Monday, February 25
6-7:30pm.
Montague 70. 
Keynote speaker: Hilmar Wagner, M.P.H., R.D., L.N.
Mind and Muscle: How body image and eating disorders impact the male population.

Tuesday, February 26

12-1:30pm,

SCC 120.

Expert panel and multi-media presentation about body image and eating disorders.

Panel participants: Professor Mitzi Doane, PhD, Licensed Psychologist; Kirsten Nielson, RD, LD, Emily Program; Jean Baribeau-Thoennes, MSW, LISW, Director of Counseling at Health Services.

Wednesday, February 27

12-1pm.

Kirby 268

WRAC Brown Bag - Body Appreciation Workshop by Jean Baribeau-Thoennes, MSW, LISW, Director of Counseling at Health Services.

 

Remember - Portion Distortion Wednesday 5-6 in the D.C. with Jean

Don't forget...
Wednesday evenings with a meal purchase in the D.C. you can have dinner with the Nutritionist Jean Rodvold.

PORTION DISTORTION is the topic for this Wednesday February 27th.
(Other topics and questions are also very welcome.)

A great topic!
Portions sizes can be a little confusing.
It is easy to think that, when you eat at a restaurant for example, that they might be giving you an appropriate portion size.  That is rarely the case.

In the Dining Center you serve yourself in many of the areas and are free to choose.  Portion size knowledge can be a great guide helping you to know what you are putting on your plate allowing you to make the best choice for you in a state of awareness.

Happy chatting and chowing!
Judy B.

Coffee Shop Expands Food Options for Those With Food Sensitivities

Northern Shores Coffee Shop has done it again!  
They have added some FANTASTIC new products that serve the food sensitive crowd and beyond..

I discovered there new offerings when I was brought a chocolate chip cookie that proved to be, not only the best GLUTEN FREE chocolate chip cookie I have ever had, but also ranks way up on my list of ANY chocolate chip cookies!  They come from Hope Bakery and are baked here at UMD.
SOOO GOOD!
Need not be gluten intolerant to FALL IN LOVE! 

They have also added Udie's bagels and muffins

If you haven't had them, Udi's Bagels are a wonderful bagel choice. They taste good
they have great texture.
they are individually wrapped.
What to put on top?  Northern Shores has Cream Cheese as well as individual cups of SUNFLOWER butter.

Udie's individually wrapped muffins.

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Soy Free
Nut Free

Thank you Northern, Shores for, making these options available!

SPREAKER Wed- Dr. Jocelyn Zentz - Tips from a Naturopathic Physician

Join SHAC in welcoming Dr. Jocelyn Zentz
"Tips from a Naturopathic Physician" 
A wonderful opportunity to open your world to a Naturopathic perspective on health.

Find out exactly what it means to be a Naturopathic Physician. 

Jocelyn is an amazing wealth of knowledge and I truly believe you will leave smarter than when you walk in. - Judy B.

DATE -Wednesday February 20, 2013

TIME - 10-11am

LOCATION - KSC 355-357
(If you are standing facing the Ballroom entrance by the Rafters - look to your right and a little ways down you will see a skinny hallway going off to the left off main hall. The room is in that hallway.)

Jocelyn Zentz N.D. graduated from John Bastyr University in 2005 with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. Following graduation she spent time practicing in the Seattle area, where she worked at Pharmaca - Integrative Pharmacy as a practitioner, as a primary care provider in her own practice, in a Gastrointestinal clinic, and alongside a Rheumatologist. She returned to Duluth to serve the needs of the local population in 2008, with the vision of increasing the availability, affordability, and awareness of Naturopathic Medicine.  Since opening her practice in Duluth, Jocelyn has worked with a Compounding Pharmacist, and has studied the use of bio-identical hormone replacement, as well as assisting many patients on their path to wellness.

Jocelyn is registered as a Primary Care Provider through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

Jocelyn is originally from Minnesota, and was born in Bemidji. She spent many summer months of her life on the shores of Lake Superior. She was drawn back to the area by friends, family, the Lake, and a sense of need in the community for alternatives to conventional care. 

Veritae Wellness

UPCOMING EVENTS IN SPRING SERIES -
Keep an eye out for posters, communication in Bulldog Update and the UMD calendar for other workshops in this series about food, health and beyond. 
Or, Email Judy B. to request details and reminders the week of the workshop. 

March 6
So, What is it with all this Food Sensitivity Stuff I Hear About Lately?

March 27
Shannon from Whole Foods Co-op

April 24th
Troy - The farmer who provides UMD their grass fed meat and some veggies.

MORE TO BE ADDED!

Would You Like to Have Dinner with the Dietitian?

Take advantage of this great opportunity with Jean, UMD's Dietitian. (open to everyone - students and faculty)

 

"The Healthy Food Fight - Dinner with the Dietitian"

Join UMD Dining Service's Dietitian Jean Rodvold for dinner & discussion at the Dining Center every Wednesday night from 5-6pm. Ask questions & get answers from a professional. While there is a planned topic, know that all discussions and questions are welcome!

 

When? Wednesday nights

Where? UMD Dining Center (on the right side near the window - look for the tables with tablecloths!)

What time? 5-6pm

For Who? All are welcome--students, faculty, staff & their families

 

Spring 2013 Schedule:

FEBRUARY: American Heart Month

2/6 Going Meatless--the what, why and how

2/13 Good Fat--Bad Fat

2/20 Sodium--an essential mineral or deadly seasoning?

2/27 Portion Distortion

MARCH: National Nutrition Month®  "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day"

3/6 Eating healthy with MyPlate at the DC

3/13 Registered Dietitian Day--Q&A

3/20 College life -- Eating on the go

3/20 SPRING BREAK

***Please note that you must purchase a meal to get into the Dining Center, cost for dinner is $8.90.

UMD's SSS Discussing the Relationship of Spirituality and Food presentation in the Community Tuesday

 If you happen to have an interest in food and spirituality then this might be a great event for you!
A relatively new student group on the UMD campus,
SSS - Students Seeking Spirituality,
is taking their presentation on the relationship between food and spirituality off campus to speak to a community based Food Education Group on Tuesday Feb 12th.


They gave you a taste of this presentation at UMD's FOOD DAY last year. Join us to take part in the full discussion .
Here's their synopsis... 

Nahom Abegaze and Jeff Pollari will be addressing the sacred relationship between spirituality and food. They plan to draw from personal experience, as well as relevant literature derived from a variety of disciplines, to highlight particularly spiritual practices regarding planting, harvesting, preparing, and consuming native foods.

Also, they will highlight particular lessons that they learned while participating in a local gardening initiative at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Additional information is sure to emerge through dialogue and will potentially highlight findings regarding water, its flouridization and corresponding adverse effects. These students are also avid spiritualists and will entertain additional questions and/or discussions regarding other spiritual concepts and ideas.

 

We invite you...
Tuesday February 12, 2013
6:30-8pm
at the Marshall Professional Building at 1301 Rice Lake Road in the main meeting room as you enter and to the right.
(Enter main entrance left of Sylvan Learning Center)
Contact Judy at breu0043@d.umn.edu if you have any questions

Chat with Jean our Dietition - College Nutrition 101 Discussion Wednesday

EVENT - Short notice yes, but worth working into your schedule.
Wednesday Feb 6th
10-11 AM
Kirby 355/357... down that skinny hallway that runs along the ballroom.
Jean, UMD's Dietitian - COLLEGE NUTRITION 101
**Jean is available for questions regarding food served at UMD, the contents, nutrition values, food sensitivity concerns, as well as providing assistance with general and self planning nutrition.
Join us!
-Event sponsored by SHAC - Student Health Advisory Council. 
Want to know more about SHAC?  Please email me, Judy at Breu0043@d.umn.edu
Jean Rodvold can be reached at rodvo005@d.umn.edu

Finals Week and Holiday Eating Tips From Jean, UMD's Dietition

Jean our AWESOME dietitian has put together some fantastic guidelines for getting eating through stress during finals as week, which for many of us dovetails right into holiday celebrations.

Please remember that Jean is here for both staff and students. If you have questions about the food you are eating or need to be eating, she is a great resource.
Contact her at
rodvo005@d.umn.edu

FINALS

A few things to consider for staying healthy and minimizeing your stress during finals 


Caffeine- try to limit your caffeine intake to less than 500 mg a day. 

Regular brewed coffee has between 95-200mg of caffeine depending on the brand. 
Typical 16 oz latte has 150mg

16oz Starbucks Coffee has 330mg -  Starbucks tends to be higher in caffeine than some other brands of coffee.
Black tea - 8oz has 14-61mg
Green tea - 8oz has 24-40mg

A JUDY INTERLUDE - consider drinking green tea. You can have more of it, it tends to have a steadier UP without the crash.  You can have more and gain the health benefits as well. 

Sleep- make an effort to get the recommended 7-9 hours a night.

Breaks & Physical Activity  - Anywhere exercise
Cardio

›Running stairs

›Jogging in place/high knees

›Jumping Jacks

›Kickboxing 

 

›Flexibility

›Stretching

›Prop your foot up for deeper stretch

›Strength

›Triceps chair dips

›Isometric Bicep hold

›Pushups

›Plank

›Back extensions

›Crunch w/ twist

›Hip flexor

›Squats

HOLIDAY EATING TIPS

Ring in the Holidays the Healthy Way

10 tips to indulge intelligently this season

Jean Rodvold, UMD Food Coach and Dietition

1.      Rethink Your Expectations

Is it true the average person gains 5 lbs between Thanksgiving & New Year’s Day? While many people do gain weight over the holidays, a study from 2000 showed the average person gains between ¾ to 1 lb. Although it was not the majority, 14% of those studied did gain 5 lbs or more. Holiday weight gain is one reason that weight creeps up from year to year. If you’re long range goal is to lose weight, consider weight maintenance over the holidays.

2.      Stay Active!

One of the keys to successful weight maintenance is physical activity. Make an effort to move every day and keep regular exercise patterns. Realize that some days you will not make it to the gym, instead of worrying, do what you can with the time you have – start a new family tradition by going sledding, cross country skiing, or having a snowball fight. It can be difficult while traveling, but get back to your regular exercise routine when you get home.

3.      Take Stock

Survey the entire table before digging in. Decide which foods are worth eating and which you can ignore. Why waste calories on food that does not bring you pleasure?

4.      Portion Size

You can still enjoy all of your holiday favorites, but remember to:

-      Take a smaller portion

-      Eat slowly & Savor the flavor of the season

-      Avoid going back for seconds!

5.      Eat Your Calories

Holiday beverages can be loaded with calories, fat, and sugar. Opt for water or sugar free beverages when possible. Indulge on your favorites, but sip a large glass of water between every alcoholic drink, non-alcoholic punch, or eggnog. This will help you stay hydrated and drink fewer calories by the end of the night.

6.      Splurge on Something Meaningful

We all have special foods that we look forward to this time of year. Choose to eat your favorite holiday treat or side dish, but ignore the foods you enjoy least or are available all year long. (Keeping tip 4 in mind!)

7.      Don’t be a part of the “Clean Plate Club”

The age old saying “clean your plate” is exactly that – OLD! Don’t feel like you have to clean your plate. Leave a few bites of everything and only eat until you are satisfied but not overly full. Scale your hunger from 1 to 10, with 1 being ravenous and 10 being overly stuffed. You should stop eating when you feel you are between a 6 & 7.

8.      Don’t Skip Meals

Skipping meals in order to “save up” for a big holiday dinner may actually cause you to overeat. Instead, on the day you plan to have a larger holiday meal:

-      Eat smaller meals around the larger one

-      Make the other meals healthier

-      Include vegetables, fruits & whole grains

9.      Be Courteous

When hosting, include lower-calorie dishes & foods. When you are a guest, bring along a lower calorie dish to share. Be courteous of everyone’s health goals.

10.    Enjoy Company

Ever notice how people tend to gravitate toward the buffet table? This holiday season rally the gang around the fireplace, living room, or anywhere else. Don’t hang out near the food. This will help you cut back on mindless holiday snacking. Focus on spending time with the people you care about. While food is an integral part of our holiday celebrations, let’s remember it is not the focal point.

Thank you Jean!
(Iinformation from Jean Rodvold -  UMD Food Coach and Dietition)

WIN a Tshirt and Water Bottle. It is VERY Easy! Come to the health fair Dec 5th from 11-2

Enter a drawing for a reusable water bottle and a UMD sustainability T-Shirt.
Find us at the Health Fair Wednesday December 5th between 11-2
Fill out a short survey about water and enter to win!

Thursday we'll be showing TAPPED  a movie about the water bottle industry. at 6pm in the ballroom.

This is a great chance for you to learn and share your thoughts about...
- water filling stations in the dorms.  (Would you like to avoid those midnight runs in your jammies to grab some H2O?   Save a little money on bottled water?  Gain storage space under your bed?)
- bottled water om the UMD campus
- Your ideas and questions about transitioning to less bottled water on campus.)
- First 25 people get a free water bottles.