On March 7th, 2018, The Polsky Center hosted the finals of its sixth College New Venture Challenge. The College New Venture Challenge is an annual event that encourages college students to come up with new and innovative ideas for startups that can help the world. This year's grand prize winner was "Quevos," a startup promising [...]
When you go to the grocery store to shop for vegetables, you probably always look for the best, roundest, and most attractive looking produce for sale. But have you ever wondered what happens to the less-than-perfect fruits and vegetables that don't make it to market? In many cases, these pieces go to waste. However, one [...]
Medical students in the United Kingdom are sending a startling message to universities across the country: "We need more education on nutrition." A new review from BBC Radio 4's Food Programme has found that a large number of third-year medical students studying at the prestigious Bristol University believe that they are not receiving enough education [...]
If you've done research into green tea, you probably already know that it can be an excellent accompanying drink to a diet that's focused on weight loss. However, if you've been focused on your standard Lipton variety of green tea, you may be missing out on a whole new world of flavor and fat burning--matcha. [...]
If you grew up in the 90's or earlier, you probably remember learning about the food pyramid. A bottom layer of grains, with fruit and vegetables on the second and most important layer of the pyramid, with meats and dairy next, and fats only to be "used sparingly" was what we were taught would lead [...]
I'll be the first to admit it-- I'm addicted to McDonald's. I love their seasonal promotional items, and I wait almost all year for McRibs and eggnog pies to reappear on the menu. One of McDonald's most well-known seasonal items is the Shamrock Shake, a mint green sweet treat that comes around every March. While [...]
In a world packed with sugary sodas, milkshakes jam-packed with candy, and bagels bigger than your head, following the ketogenic diet can feel isolating at times. If you need a little support to keep yourself on track, one of the best sites currently available is Reddit. Reddit is an anonymous social media platform that allows [...]
We've all been there- you promise yourself that you'll be making dinner tonight, but by the time 6om rolls around, you're so starving that you cave and head towards the nearest drive-thru. While fast food is usually never the best option for anyone trying to lose weight, those who are on the ketogenic diet need [...]
