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Spartan Blog: Rewarding Experience

Phylicia Goins, junior Business Entrepreneurship Alexandria, Va. Activities while at NSU: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and African Student Association (ASA) As a second generation Spartan, I ha

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, March 14th 2014 · 1,426 views · 1 comments

First Year Teachers who Defeat Discouragement

The National Education Association, “estimates that one-third of all new teachers leave after three years, and 46 percent are gone within five years.” This is a startling number when one considers th

Stephen Jones · Wednesday, March 12th 2014 · 2,193 views · 1 comments

How a Poor Diet Can Lead to Belly Fat

These days belly fat is indeed one of the most widely targeted areas of the body among men and women alike. Walk into any gym and you'll find countless people spending a large majority of their workou

Nina Cherie Franklin Franklin · Saturday, March 1st 2014 · 1,679 views · 1 comments

An Easy Guide to Reading Food Labels

Eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health. A well-balanced diet is one that includes foods rich in high-quality fat, carbohydrates and lean protein as these food

Nina Cherie Franklin Franklin · Saturday, March 1st 2014 · 1,572 views · 1 comments

The Amazing Health Benefits of Black Pepper

Black pepper is a widely popular food additive and all-natural flavor enhancer that's extremely economical and incredibly versatile. Unbeknownst to many, this biting spice also contains specific nutri

Nina Cherie Franklin Franklin · Saturday, March 1st 2014 · 2,381 views · 1 comments

Radical Ways to Spark K12 Student's College Interest

The best way to prepare a student for college is starting at the beginning of their education. Too many school systems wait until high school to start a college conversation. During the early years s

Stephen Jones · Friday, February 21st 2014 · 2,452 views · 1 comments

Don't you just Love LOVE?

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you! May your month be a time of building solid LOVE with the people, places, and things in your life! Everyone figure out what LOVE means to you and express it

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, February 14th 2014 · 2,402 views · 1 comments

The Slim Fast Dieting Plan: Why It's Still Relevant

For decades "Slim Fast" has been a widely popular dieting program most known for its classic slogan "a shake for breakfast, a shake for lunch, then a sensible dinner". Over time the Slim Fast plan has

Nina Cherie Franklin Franklin · Thursday, February 13th 2014 · 2,363 views · 1 comments

Five Strategies for Eating Well with a Lung Condition

When compared to the average person, individuals with lung conditions (chronic bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema) use way more energy during breathing. Such breathing problems are primarily a result o

Nina Cherie Franklin Franklin · Thursday, February 13th 2014 · 1,451 views · 1 comments

How to Eat Carbs and Avoid Weight Gain

It's a common belief that carbohydrates (or carbs) should be limited or even avoided for successful weight management. There is some truth in this notion as certain types of carbs are more beneficial

Nina Cherie Franklin Franklin · Thursday, February 13th 2014 · 2,602 views · 1 comments

Are You Losing the Dieting Game?

Research shows that 1 out of every 3 adults in the United States is trying to lose weight yet nearly 70 percent of American adults are overweight or obese suggesting that the popularized dieting and e

Nina Cherie Franklin Franklin · Thursday, February 13th 2014 · 2,076 views · 1 comments

Healthy Eating Habits That Ward Off Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a complex disease characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is a leading cause of death worldwide and most people with the disease have type 2 diabetes. Whi

Nina Cherie Franklin Franklin · Wednesday, February 12th 2014 · 1,458 views · 1 comments