Healthy UNH Blogger: Courtney Eaton
Name: Courtney Eaton
Home Town: Bedford, NH
Major: Nutrition
Graduation Year: 2014
What I do to make a Healthy UNH: Help explain the purpose of the portion plates and write for the blog.
Favorite Food: chocolate
Favorite Movie: Shutter Island
Favorite Book: A Prayer for Rain by Dennis Lehane
Place I’d most like to visit: Rwanda
Favorite Dining Hall: Philbrook, because they have the best stir fry with the shortest line.
What I love most about UNH: The people! Everyone is so unique and fun!
As a healthy UNH intern, I am most excited about hopefully
helping fellow students improve their overall wellness,
while keeping them
interested and enthusiastic.
Religion’s Impact on Peoples’ Diets
By: Courtney Eaton
I am taking a world religions class originally to simply fulfill my general education requirement, but I have come to realize that it is more important than I thought. It is especially crucial for those going into the nutrition field to study different religious dietary rules and practices in order to be successful in helping an individual reach their nutrition goals.
Read moreTagged In: Courtney Eaton, Diet, Healthy UNH, Nutrition, Religion
The Nutrition of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
By: Courtney Eaton
I spend last weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland. If your geography skills are subpar, Scotland is north of England. Scotland, though still part of Britain and consequently the United Kingdom, Scotland is quite different from England. It is sort of like England’s Canada, in my opinion; cold, less people, but better food. The food is better; however the food in England is pretty bad, so better is still not good.
Read moreTagged In: Courtney Eaton, Health, London, Nutrition, Scotland, Traveling
Smokers in the UK
By: Courtney Eaton
Each day I think I lose a few hours of my life due to the amount of smokers here in London. It is not like in the United Sates, where if you walk past a smoker you can just hold your breath and happily breathe fresh air after you pass them. If you tried to do this on the streets of London you would pass out. According to the ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) foundation , one in five British adults smoke, compared to less than a sixth of Americans.
Read moreTagged In: Action on Smoking and Health, Champix, Courtney Eaton, Healthy UNH, London, National Health Service, Nicotine Patches, smoke, Smoking Kills, withdrawal symptoms, Zyban
What is Prawn and Why DO the English Love it So Much?
By: Courtney Eaton
Prawn is something I had not seen before arriving here in London. I came across it in places you would expect such as on pasta or in a stir fry or fried, but I also came across it in unexpected places such as in a salad on a sandwich and as a flavoring on crackers and chips. I wanted to see what the hullabaloo was about.
Read moreTagged In: Courtney Eaton, Healthy UNH, London, Prawn, shrimp, Study Abroad
Food Bans in the UK Versus Band in the US
By: Courtney Eaton
The United States has a long list of food bans due to negative health outcomes of certain foods and ingredients. The United Kingdom has banned some foods and ingredients but it is not nearly as easy to research as foods banned in the US. This could be a result of the fewer restrictions placed on foods in the UK or perhaps less resources announcing these food bans. The difficulty I had researching this topic could also have to do with my lack of knowledge of British “food regulators” (for lack of a better term).
Read moreTagged In: Absinthe, Courtney Eaton, Food Bans, food restrictions, Healthy UNH, horse meat, Konjac, London, United Kingdom, unpasteurized milk
Food Cycle
By: Courtney Eaton
Originally I planned on writing a blog about food labels because they are quite different here in England. I found a few sites about the regulations but they were very dry and I could not imagine writing anything overly thrilling with such dry material. After becoming frustrated I began looking into foods that are banned here in the UK. While on the quest for this information I came across a fascinating company that uses “past-sell-date” foods. This immediately intrigued me so I had to read more. This is one of the most exciting aspects of researching for a blog article.
Read moreTagged In: Courtney Eaton, food cycle, food waste, healthcare costs, hub, Nutrition, past-sell-date, Study Abroad
The Melting Pot of English Cuisine
By: Courtney Eaton
Regent’s College has a variety of meals each day and I thought it was because they are trying to cater to the different cultures here at the school, but this is not the case. English cuisine is similar to American cuisine in that it is a mix of different cultures. In the morning, there is a combination of a full English breakfast, French croissants and pain au chocolat (a chocolate-filled croissant), and some granola and yogurt.
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My Experience Using England’s Healthcare
By: Courtney Eaton
On Tuesday, the 22nd I went to the Soho NHS Walk-In Clinic of London and was able to experience the difference between the US healthcare and that of London first-hand. Since my arrival in London I have had this cold that I just could not kick. It seemed to be getting worse and I feared a sinus infection, so I eventually went to the Soho NHS Walk-in Medical Clinic. First, let me note that Soho is a fantastic part of the city; my favorite part thus far.
Read moreTagged In: Courtney Eaton, England, Health System, Healthcare, Healthy UNH, London, UNH
The Benefits of Skiing
By: Courtney Eaton
For some, the first sign of snow means it is time to dig out the wool socks and blankets and go into hibernation. For others, though, it means time to wax those skis and hit the slopes! Skiing is an incredible sport that involves physical, mental, social and emotional aspects of wellness. Often times winter can bring people into a depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.).
Read moreTagged In: aerobic, Courtney Eaton, Healthy UNH, osteoporosis, Physical Exercise, Proprioception, proprioceptive activity, skiing
The Gluten Hype
By: Courtney Eaton
The presence of gluten-free foods has sky-rocketed across the nation and is causing some confusion. Some think that it can be used as a new fad diet, while others think that Celiac’s disease and gluten sensitivity are the same thing. First, let us determine what this “gluten stuff” actually is.
Read moreTagged In: celiac's disease, Courtney Eaton, Gluten, gluten-free, Healthy UNH, nutrients, Nutrition, villi
