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Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

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Why fad diets are appealing to so many people

Edward Segal, Managing Editor October 6, 2023

Many people have encountered a diet that promises instant weight loss at some point in their lives. It’s the kind of diet that says exercise is not necessary to lose weight, or offers a supplement that...

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Can the College Student Diet be Fixed?

Ozzy Anguiano January 23, 2023

I was diagnosed with prediabetes in August. I had some routine blood work done, and my hemoglobin A1C levels came in at 5.8, which meant that in the past three months, my blood sugar levels were high enough...

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Eating Intuitively: a College Athlete’s Experience Overcoming Negative Food Habits

Brandon Sarmiento January 23, 2023

During my years of running collegiate track and field, I developed an unhealthy relationship with food that was rooted in a negative body image and amplified by the practice of tracking everything I consumed. I...

When weight loss tips cross into offensive areas

When weight loss tips cross into offensive areas

Aiyi Kang February 23, 2015
How involved should a college be concerning students' weight?
Water, blueberries, garlic, spinach and some dark chocolate can help you stay focused and energized throughout your study sessions. Photo by Jake Fredericks, chef-in-residence

Food for thought: Get better acquainted with As and Bs, forget the Cs

Jake Fredericks March 24, 2014

Put down the energy drinks, step away from the potato chips and wean yourself off triple-shot caramel lattes from the local coffee shop. By swapping over-processed, over-caffeinated products for natural...

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