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Eating a balanced diet is integral to any healthy lifestyle, as it ensures you are getting the right nutrients and fuel for your body. But, there are some foods that are especially essential for good immune health. Here are five versatile foods that you can easily incorporate into your daily diet to help boost your immune system.

Democratizing Wellness

When you think of wellness, what do you think of? What images and thoughts pop into your head? And who do you think of? Maybe it’s green smoothies. Waking up early, putting on Lululemons, and doing yoga. Your local soccer mom stopping at Whole Foods on the way back from Barry’s Bootcamp. The superfoods aisle of the grocery store.

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How Sunlight Affects Your Mood

Weeks into the shelter-in-place order, people may struggle to find the motivation to get up. Many people might be scared to leave their homes, or intimidated by new social distancing rules. The feeling of being stuck inside can worsen moods and exacerbate stress.

Mind WellTotal WellnessApril 15, 2020ucla, ucla total wellness, ucla total wellness magazine, sunlight, mood, covid-19, quarantine, mental health, sun, sunshine, happiness, positivity, feelings, sad, seasons, winter, spring, biology, malatonin, sleep, emotions, sleep cycle, fatigue, UV, UV rays, brain, light, natural light, self-care, diet, winter blues, stay-at-home, stress, Fiona Osborn

The Keto Diet

What if there was a way you could eat bacon every morning for breakfast and still lose weight? The Keto Diet, or Ketogenic Diet, is essentially a high-fat, low-carb diet that allows you to do just that.

Eat WellTotal WellnessApril 27, 2018keto, diet, weightloss, fats, fatty, carbohydrates, carbs, energy, diabetes, ketone, Nicole Clarke

Misconceptions about the Vegan Diet

When I tell people that I am a vegan, I’m always met with the expression that asks, “Why would you do that to yourself?” My response to this is simple: it's really not as bad as you think.

Eat Well, RecipesTotal WellnessApril 17, 2018vegan, diet, expensive, protein, tofu, lentils, beans, sweetpotato, avocado, deficient, nutrition, nutrients, fiber, fajitas, recipe, Ayesha Parikh

Bulletproof Coffee

What if you found out there was a way to burn fat all day long? Would you believe that by adding butter to your morning cup of joe, you could be turned into a fat-burning machine? Bulletproof coffee has become a new fad in health food restaurants across the nation. But what exactly does it do? In this article we’ll explore the myths and facts about bulletproof coffee.

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College Survival Snack Guide: Best Foods for Better Memory and Focus

At UCLA, exams are our constant companions. We’re low on sleep, high on stress, and generally hungry. Because food is important in college life and in general, it is essential to read up on the influence that food has on our well-being. Here are the top ten best foods that can help you improve your study game and excel in your focus and memory during exams!

Eat Well, Bruin ExclusiveTotal WellnessOctober 26, 2017college, snack, memory, focus, antioxidant, almond, cashew, protein, fiber, brain. apple, stress, vitamins, diet, Michelle Kong

Superfoods For a Super You!

Superfoods are foods that provide health benefits, contribute more than the required nutrients in the human diet, and potentially help certain medical conditions. They may have a higher than average quantity of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that can potentially lower one’s risk of disease or enhance any other component of physical or emotional health.

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