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Can Carrots Really Make Your Skin Orange?

Can Carrots Really Make Your Skin Orange?

You’ve probably heard stories of people’s skin turning orange because they ate too many carrots. But is this true? Can eating too many of these delicious and crunchy vegetables really make your orange? In short, yes! But why does this happen? Carrots get most of their orange color from a pigment called beta-carotene. It’s the same molecule that’s found in other orange vegetables like sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and bell peppers. Along with adding color to these foods, beta-caro

Can Drinking Alcohol Cure Your Hangover?

Can Drinking Alcohol Cure Your Hangover?

Today, the age old question will be answered: can drinking alcohol in the morning cure your hangover? As most university students have heard at least once from their ~smartest~ friend, there is a popular myth that drinking alcohol in the morning can help with bad hangovers. People will meet up for mimosas the morning following an unforgettable, yet forgotten, night to hopefully get a little comfort and share a few laughs about the night before. However, is there any truth to

Brownies: 3 Yummy Ways!

Brownies: 3 Yummy Ways!

Who doesn’t want an extra dose of deliciousness with the colder weather coming in? DHNUS got you covered with three (yes three!) decadent brownie recipes that will easily fix your chocolate craving as well as meet your preferences and personal dietary needs. We decided to provide you a vegan and a gluten-free version as well as another recipe that hides a secret ingredient. But no worries here: they are all delicious! The different options are simply there to allow you to pla

Eating Disorders in the Asian Community

Eating Disorders in the Asian Community

Eating disorders (ED) have been a popular topic in recent times. The prevalence of EDs, a disorder of disrupted eating patterns accompanied by body dissatisfaction, has widespread across the globe. From collected research regarding this disorder, EDs were characterized to primarily affect the white, wealthy, and educated young women that led to the extrapolation of women’s beauty standards. As evident in the media, through advertisements and social media platforms, the beauty

“Anti-Diet” 101: The Dangers of Dieting and the “Yo-Yo”

“Anti-Diet” 101: The Dangers of Dieting and the “Yo-Yo”

What is a “Diet”? Oxford Dictionary Definition: To restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight. Weight Loss by “The Numbers” 1. Almost 70% of Americans reported dieting at some point in their lives. 2. 90% of people who lose weight intentionally gain it back within five years. 3. 66% of said dieters end up gaining more weight than they lost. With this in mind, we are led to the question posed by the “anti-diet” dietitian Christy Harrison

Does Media Representation Do More Harm Than Good?

Does Media Representation Do More Harm Than Good?

*Trigger warning: eating disorders, body dysmorphia Over the recent years, Hollywood, authors, and designers have been working towards body positivity and inclusivity in their projects and campaigns. Although progress has been seen, it is minimal, and mostly, isolated to the fashion industry. We have amazing examples like Rihanna’s SAVAGE X FENTY lingerie line as well as bigger brands like Dove and Levi’s that advocate for body positivity. However, when it comes to the popula

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