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How to Read Food Labels – the Smart Way

By: Ana T.

Food labels are meant to show us exactly what’s in our food — so why are they so hard to read? Since the trend of pushing towards a healthier, cleaner diet, food companies have done the most to guarantee their consumers that their food is the best choice for a healthy lifestyle. We see a lot of this trend emerge through the release of ‘healthier’ alternatives to classic favorites — regular yogurt vs. ‘lite’, diet vs. regular soda, etc. But what about these new alternatives actually make them a better, healthier option? This blog will show you how to look out for nutritional red flags, and precisely what it means for certain foods to be healthier options.

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Kitchen Essentials: Our Big 3

By Lauren S. Edited by Lauren O.

Imagine, you’re getting ready to cook your next meal of the day. You go to get all your ingredients out only to realize the worst, you’re out of that one essential thing. This situation is everyone’s worst nightmare when it comes to cooking because it forces us to make a choice. Now, this situation may not be completely unavoidable, life happens and sometimes we can’t avoid it. But that’s not to say there aren’t ways we can try our best to stay on top of it. One of the best ways to avoid this nightmare is to keep your kitchen stocked and prepped with what we think are the top 3 kitchen essentials. 

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Our Top 3 Grocery Stores to Visit in Central Texas

By Lauren S., Edited by Laura C.

When it comes to grocery shopping, there are a lot of factors to consider. Location, price, availability, and hours of operation – to name a few- all play into how to choose the store where one can get the most bang for their buck.

With all of this considered, it’s not hard to feel overwhelmed and stressed out about something so a part of daily life. But don’t worry, we got you covered! As college students we understand! So we compiled this list of our top three to help you overcome the challenges because we believe we’re all in this together!

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