Food and Nutrition Articles

Nutritionist Abby Richey sorts through the vast array of nutrition information and advice to help you identify what is helpful and what may be harmful. Her eating competence perspective helps you maintain or achieve a positive relationship with food.

Eating for well-being

Food Addiction: Is it a real thing?

We hear so much about food as an addiction. But how can it be when food is necessary to support life?

Food Facts

Shiitake Mushrooms

The very definition of umami.

Food Facts

Apples

The year-round fresh fruit.

Food Facts

Pears

Bartletts and so many more!

Food Facts

Eggplants

These garden jewels are lovely...and a bit challenging!

Kitchen Skills

Knife Safety and Skills

Using the right knife for the job and proper technique makes chopping, slicing and mincing easy--like a hot knife through butter!

Eating for well-being

Learning From a Toddler

Toddlers are pretty wise when it comes to eating. We could learn a thing or two.

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Food and Nutrition Counseling Services

Food and Nutrition Counseling Services provides you with access to accurate health and lifestyle information, helping you to explore new behaviors and skills, and identifying useful campus and community resources.

MSU community members eligible for food and nutrition counseling services include faculty, staff, graduate assistants, retirees and the spouses/partners of members of these groups.

To schedule an appointment with Health4U you are not required to email us from your MSU email address; please email us from the email address you are most comfortable with. 

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Departmental Services

The goal of department based services is to provide work units and colleagues the opportunity to learn about health and wellness as a group activity or exploration.  

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