Lisa Connor, MS, RN shares how to make your New Year's goals S.M.A.R.T. for better success.

Did you know the monthly educational sessions offered as a part of the Healthier You program are open to all faculty and staff? You can attend these informative presentations in person (no registration necessary), or view past presentations below, regardless of participation in the Healthier You program! These monthly educational sessions are offered the first Thursday of every month to provide information on a variety of topics including nutrition, physical activity, and the psychosocial components of health and well-being.

Control is the Goal is a blood pressure management program available to Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have high blood pressure (hypertension) or are at high risk for developing high blood pressure. The purpose of Control is the Goal is to promote and encourage healthy choices that can help with blood pressure control and to support regular blood pressure monitoring. The program is offered twice a year. As a participant you will:

Looking for TASTE 2019? Click here TASTE is a 10-week nutrition series offered yearly. It is designed to increase knowledge of evidence-based nutrition information and improve healthy eating behaviors. In addition, you will find delicious recipes and a challenge step to help you apply the content. TASTE 2015

Keep on Truckin'! Enjoy lunch from a choice of two food trucks every Wednesday from 11am-2pm behind Light Hall.

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You may have heard about all the must-eat fermented foods on the market, the coconut oil craze or daily apple cider vinegar tonics. Everywhere we turn, we are bombarded by food advertisements and nutrition claims, some true, others more of the science fiction sort. Read on to learn about a few of the most current food trends and become a more well-informed consumer!

Recently, the gluten-free diet has become extremely popular. Once considered specialty items, gluten-free products are now available in most grocery stores. However, does the term "gluten-free" make something healthier? Here we will talk about what gluten is, when a gluten-free diet is needed, and its potential weaknesses.
 
 What is gluten?