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Corn is pretty much pure sugar, and does not have any of the nutritional value of the other grains. Most of the time, corn is grown to make things like high fructose corn syrup, which is used in a lot of fast food products and has contributed to the growing rate of diabetes.
When flour or rice goes through the process of bleaching, it is stripped of the outer casing, which holds most of the nutritional value, making products containing bleached flour full of empty carbohydrates. 
Brown rice: “The process that produces brown rice removes only the outermost layer, the hull, of the rice kernel and is the least damaging to its nutritional value. The complete milling and polishing that converts brown rice into white rice destroys 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, half of the manganese, half of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. Fully milled and polished white rice is required to be "enriched" with vitamins B1, B3 and iron."   
Source: “Brown Rice.” The World’s Healthiest Foods. The George Mateljan Foundation. 2015. Web. 13 July 2015.

Brown Rice!

Which grain is the healthiest?

Technically you should consume 9 servings of fruit and vegetables, which equates to the two cups of fruits and two and half cups of veggies.

2 cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of veggies!

How many servings of fruits and vegetables on average should you eat per day?

Though baked and sauteed meat can be cooked in a healthy way, it very much depends on the preparation used, for example, high fat sauces, melted cheese, cooking oil used, etc. Fried is definitely the least healthy way to prepare meat, as it saturates the food in unhealthy fats. Grilled is the healthiest, requiring very little cooking oil and it is easy to get good flavor in the meat by using rubs and marinades rather than adding extra unnecessary sauces and flavors.

Grilled!

Which method of preparation for meat is the healthiest?

A good rule of thumb for any fats is that vegetable fats are good for you and animal fats are not. However, it is not always that simple! For example, Canola oil or vegetable oil is highly processed and is treated with a variety harmful chemicals and heat. This denatures the natural fat and forms dangerous trans fats, which have been linked to heart disease and other illnesses. Organic butters can be good for you, but be mindful of the bad cholesterol and saturated fats found in all animal products. 
Extra virgin olive oil is by far the best option in cooking oils. It contains very little saturated fat, and no cholesterol. Plus its high in vitamin E and antioxidants. Extra virgin means that the olive is cold-pressed, rather than processed with heat and chemicals. Which means that the product is of higher quality and that it is both better for you, and better tasting. Light olive oil can contain as much as 95% canola oil and is processed using the same techniques as canola oil processing. 
Other cold pressed vegetal oils such as sunflower seed oil, sesame seed oil and coconut oil are also good substitutes.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil!

What is the healthiest cooking oil?

Contrary to popular belief, none of these impostors are actually vegetables! Tomatoes are indeed healthy for you, but are actually a fruit. Corn and potatoes are starches. All three of these foods contain loads of carbohydrates, which must be balanced with enough protein and vegetables in order to avoid a massive sugar crash.

All of the above!

Which one of these is not a vegetable?

Doctors recommend a sustained period of thirty minutes with a raised heartbeat for each workout.

30 mins with a raised heartbeat!

What is the recommended amount of time for cardio in a workout?

The New School offers both intramural and intercollegiate sports.

Intramural is only within the university, intercollegiate is within a network of colleges!

Whats the difference between intramural and intercollegiate?

Swimming has the lowest impact on your joints, as you are not as affected by gravity; you do not hit the ground or a ball. You can get a good cardio workout and gain muscle mass through swimming, without putting stress on your joints.

Swimming!

Which sport has the lowest impact on your joints?

The Office of Athletics and Recreation at TNS offers a range of free fitness classes, all year round, including but not limited to the classes mentioned above. You can find the schedule of classes on their website (http://narwhalnation.com/fitness/)

Which free classes are offered by the New School?

Yoga and pilates are free fitness classes offered at TNS year round, even during the summer. Cross country is an intramural team at TNS that runs in all weather (as long as its safe). Basketball is also a team intramural sport, but is only offered during the winter season, from October to February.

Basketball!

Which one of these sports is not year-round at The New School (TNS)?

Corn chips, though they are healthier much healthier than the standard potato chips, are still lacking in the energy burst needed to sustain a late night study session. Celery sticks, though healthy and high in fiber contain very little energy that your body can use. Jerky, though full of protein, a source of energy, are often full of preservatives and sodium. Drinking caffeine on an empty stomach can give you the jitters and hinder the studying process, or cause a quick energy burst that will fade as quickly as it appears. Also, coffee is full of acid which can hurt your stomach. Apples and peanut butter will provide a healthy burst of energy from the natural sugar in the apples and the high protein content in the peanut butter will sustain your energy for a longer amount of time. Remember to buy peanut butter with only two ingredients: peanuts and sodium. Peanut butters with negative additives, like sugar and preservatives, will cancel out the positive health benefits.

Apples and Peanut Butter!

Which is the best study snack?

Recent studies show that you can have up to 28 cups of coffee a week without negative side effects, plus coffee is thought to help fight depression in women and reduce the risk of stroke and prostate cancer in men.

No more than 4 cups a day!

Whats a healthy amount of coffee to have in a day?

Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley (sometimes referred to as Cereal Grains). Gluten acts as a glue that helps bind grain products together, and can be found in everything from bread and baked goods to sauces and salad dressings. In reasonable amounts (6 servings of grain a day), gluten can be a healthy part of your daily diet, unless you are affected by allergies such as celiac disease.

A mixture of proteins found in certain grains

What is gluten?

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