Snack Smarter
Snacking isn’t all that bad for the body, but making smart decisions about what you snack on is pivotal to your health.
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Eat This, Not That: Night Out Edition
If you choose to drink, it is important that you never do so on an empty stomach.
Cut Climate Change by Cutting Meat
A UN study made disturbing headlines this month for its dire conclusions regarding climate change. While Generation Z has generally been aware of the climate…
The Secret Side of Supplements
A fitness and health craze has taken over State College and the Penn State community over the past few years. New fitness studios like F45…
Study Smarter, Not Harder
Exam season is right around the corner, and with it comes countless hours spent in the library. Sure, the word itself has ‘dying’ in it,…
Marathon Training 101
Cardio – everyone’s worst nightmare. If you didn’t grow up playing sports, or weren’t born with the genes of a natural runner, it’s a total…
Food for Life: The Mediterranean Diet
Fad diets are all the rage, each promising a slimmed down bod by whatever means necessary. The Mediterranean diet draws inspiration from the coastal regions…
Cooking With Kale: 4 Kale Recipes To Try This Summer
Kale is every health nut’s go-to greens, but with the right recipes it can be the perfect super food for anyone. Chock-full of antioxidants and…
The Power of Protein: The Best Bars on The Market
We all know the importance of providing our bodies with the nutrients they need to work their best, but how are we supposed to know…
Beautifully Nutritious
Believe it or not, your youth will not last forever. VALLEY knows it’s hard to believe, but don’t shoot the messenger. Besides we are here…
Your Guide To The Vegan Life
Veganism … what does this foreign word even mean? Do vegans only eat fruits and vegetables? Does going vegan make you a hippie? Is the…
Chia Seeds: Health Benefits & Recipes You’ll Love
It’s no secret that everyone is on a health kick now that bikini bod season is finally here. Simple and quick nutrition tips are essential…
What’s So “Super” About Superfoods?
So next time you’re grocery shopping, reach for the spinach instead of the iceberg lettuce, and try making a cauliflower pizza before ordering out!
The Ice Cream That Deserves a Halo on Top
Halo Top is 100 percent worth your time and taste buds.
How to Stop Eating Meat the Right Way
There’s constantly buzz about vegetarianism and veganism, but did you know that becoming a vegetarian or vegan causes many people to suffer from depression and anxiety?
A Dash of Healthy: Strawberry Cinnamon Oat Cakes
We all know that pancakes are amazing. I mean come on, if you don’t like pancakes you’re out of your mind. But what’s really cool about pancakes— besides the fact that they are absolutely delicious— is that you can make them a bunch of different ways.
Quest Protein
After a workout, would it make sense for you to have a snickers bar with a protein shake? Probably not! This may seem strange, but the truth is the shake and snickers is equivalent to the majority of protein bars on the market.
The Hidden Gem Inside of McLanahan’s: Agostinelli Café and Juice Bar
What most students don’t know is that over the summer Agostinelli’s opened Agostinelli Café and Juice Bar in the front part of McLanahan’s – and they brought along something students in State College haven’t been able to find before.
Weighing In: Chia vs. Flax Seeds
If you’re into eating healthy these days, chances are you’ve heard of chia and flax seeds. People are raving about them and you know they’re supposed to be good for you, but what the heck are these seeds?
To Supplement or Not? The Truth About Women and Protein
If you’re someone who hits the gym, you understand the benefits of even a quick in-between-classes workout. But how do you recover and make the most of your time spent sweating it out? Valley dug up the truth about protein and debunked the myths behind supplements being for body-builders only.