October 19, 2012You know it. You love it. And you just can’t get enough of it in your “make-your-own salad” at Sweetgreen. The illustrious spicy broccoli, one of the numerous reasons we frequent the health-touting eatery, provides that perfect kick of taste coupled with a slight crunch. However, while it might be super easy to pop into [...]
October 13, 2012Let’s talk logistics. How many times do you find yourself struggling to figure out what to eat before you go out for the night? If you’re like us, we’re guessing it happens a lot. It’s hard to choose a meal that will fill you up without inducing bloating, leave you satisfied but not immobile, and [...]
September 29, 2012We know the feeling all too well. Midterm season commences, and you’re clocking way too many hours in that prime seat only steps away from Mark’s Cafe. You’re getting double-booked for epic birthday BYOs. Your clothes are starting to fit just a wee bit tighter than when the semester started only a month ago. And [...]
September 18, 2012Alright. Let’s talk veg. As Americans have become more health-conscious, vegetarian trends have started sweeping through our nation. Philly happens to be at the forefront of this movement: vegetarian, vegan, and “raw” restaurants have been infiltrating our city, and we’re not complaining. Even if you like meat, do not stop reading! I am a self-confessed [...]
September 8, 2012Now that NSO is just a figment of our memories, it’s time for us to pay a little more attention to nutrition. As Penn students, we may be notorious for locking ourselves in Van Pelt to study for upcoming exams, filling our calendars with extracurricular meetings, and catching up with friends late into the night [...]
September 4, 2012Whether you’re clinging to the last, lazy bits of summer or eager to be walking down Locust Walk, fall is coming, ready or not. Personally, I am ready for one reason. School? Kind of. Downtowns? Obviously. (Just kidding, no.) This reason is fall produce—and specifically, apples. Apples are one of my favorite things in the [...]
August 26, 2012If you haven’t heard of Blogilates,then you’ve been missing out on this fabulous and easy workout trend. Run by Cassey Ho, a Pilates instructor stationed on the West Coast, this blog (and its super chic blogger!) was named the Best Healthy Living Blog of 2012 by FITNESS Magazine. Cassey makes Pilates a fun and accessible [...]
August 20, 2012NSO is just around the corner, leaving us scurrying to finish our last minute errands before the school year begins. The last two weeks of summer are so hectic that we sometimes find ourselves slacking off on our workout routines. But have no fear, you can still arrive to school with a rocking bod that [...]
August 8, 2012The month of August has hit Philly like a storm, bringing with it memories of dear old Penn, as many students finish their internships and classes. As the start of the school year rapidly approaches, one concern I have is the inability to maintain a healthy lifestyle with the addition of school work, club commitments, [...]
July 20, 2012Tired of your usual workout routine at Pottruck? Getting ready to relax and celebrate the end of the summer at a getaway tropical resort? This week, The WALK brings you a fresh, new fitness alternative. We recommend throwing in a few classes at Lithe Philadelphia to add an extra flair! A recent fad, the Lithe Method [...]
April 11, 2012Ever find yourself tired of the choices campus foods have to offer? Are you health conscious but reluctant to give up the taste of well-made food? Head over to 15th and South St’s hidden gem, The Quick Fixx, which aims to deliver “chef-inspired convenience.” The business model of the restaurant is to make food reflecting [...]
March 27, 2012In the past few weeks, the population on Penn’s campus doubled in size as people came out of their winter hibernation. Sunbathers dot College Green, ultimate frisbee and flag football become the game of choice over at Hill field, and of course– packs of runners populate Walnut Street on their way into the city. Rays [...]
March 20, 2012We all know that getting enough rest is key to taking care of ourselves. But unfortunately, the college lifestyle hardly lends itself to the prime eight hours of shut eye. Here are some tips to fake that awake and refreshed look! Hydration Skin is often the first thing that suffers from lack of sleep. Keep [...]
March 18, 2012Gia Pronto and Sweetgreen: you have some company. For those seeking a healthy, quick lunch look no further than Pure Fare‘s food truck, the grey/green/white-mobile on 40th and Locust. Pure Fare is a self-proclaimed “fast casual” concept with one store in Rittenhouse Square as well as its truck across from Saxby’s and the Penn Dental [...]
March 12, 2012Ben and Jerry seem to have abandoned their Green Mountain roots in favor of more Mediterranean ones. Earlier this month, everyone’s favorite ice cream duo became the most recent to hop on the Greek yogurt bandwagon, and the B & J campus scoop shop has added Vanilla, Banana Peanut Butter, Raspberry Fudge Chunk, and Blueberry [...]
February 23, 2012Spring break season is upon us. Whether you’re venturing over to the warmer climates and donning your favorite new bathing suit or bulking up while hitting the snowy slopes, it’s time for us to start thinking about staying fit and healthy. If you’re like me, last semester’s work schedule has thrown your eating habits way [...]
