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The Effects of Coffee on Cholesterol
September 7, 2022Whether online or on campus, coffee is a common staple for students at the University of Georgia. Emma Laing, UGA Director of Dietetics and professor in the online M.S. in Foods and Nutrition program, shared insights in the Huffington Post’s recent article about how coffee…
Thanksgiving nutrition, your plate may be healthier than you think
November 22, 2021This week UGA Online would like to wish all of our faculty, staff and students a Happy Thanksgiving! This is a time to celebrate with family and friends while reflecting on all of the things we have to be thankful for. Along with the celebration, food is used to…
10 Women of UGA Online to Honor on International Woman’s Day
March 8, 2021March 8, 2021, marked International Woman’s Day–a day to honor and remember trailblazing women. The University of Georgia has a number of accomplished faculty who have created valuable research, innovating teaching methods and more. Below is a list of some of the successful women in the UGA Online…
Tips to Avoid Overeating at Home
April 23, 2020Overeating is a normal reaction to being bored or anxious, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the phenomenon has taken on a new dimension. With many Americans now rapidly adjusting to working or studying from home – often within arm’s reach of the refrigerator or pantry –…
Food Storage and Safety Tips
April 6, 2020If you are doing more cooking than usual due to coronavirus-related concerns, it’s important to make sure leftovers are stored properly. One of the most important tasks is to ensure perishable foods – those that require cold storage to be held safely – are placed in the refrigerator…
Online Community Nutrition Student Works as Extension Agent
February 24, 2020Anticipated to graduate this Summer 2020, online M.S. Community Nutrition student, Susan Moore, is currently employed by UGA Extension as the Laurens County Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Agent. Moore has always felt called to earn her degree in higher education and has used the…
How to Help a Friend in Need With Comfort Food
February 10, 2020In times when your friend or loved one is sick, in mourning, getting an edible treat in the mail is a sweet surprise—Gift baskets are a great solution. In other cases, Uber Eats, DoorDash or another delivery system may be best to cheer up a friend or family member…
Detox Diets: Helpful or Harmful?
January 22, 2020On the top of many people’s New Year resolutions list is a type of detox diet—the focus being on cleansing your body by only consuming juices and laxatives. In an Inverse article, Emma Laing, UGA online professor in M.S. Foods and Nutrition and director of…
Holiday weight gain. Fact or Myth?
December 9, 2019As preparation for the holiday season approaches, mark weight gain off your list. Jamie Cooper, UGA associate professor and director in the department of food and nutrition, conducted a study that found tactical measures to ease the stress of holiday weight gain. The research reveals if you do…
Does cold weather make you crave comfort food?
November 25, 2019As the seasons change and the temperatures begin to drop, we may find ourselves reaching for more plentiful, rich foods. Comfort foods are associated with cold weather and bring us just that – comfort. With Thanksgiving and holiday parties just around the corner, this can mean a rush of…