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Intermittent fasting, is it a myth? Or does it actually work?

Lifestyle, Link Writers' Corner

Imagine saving some money on grocery costs and losing weight simultaneously. That’s the plan I had as I laid out my long-term weight loss project. Intermittent fasting is a method of fasting by choosing a specific time to eat. For instance, I went with the daily approach and ate between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM. According to Johns Hopkins neuroscientist Mark Mattson, this method of fasting can help lose weight over time because “after hours without food, the body exhausts its sugar stores and starts burning fat.”

History, Benefits, and Downside of Drinking Coffee

History, Benefits, and Downside of Drinking Coffee

Bits & Bites, Lifestyle, Link Writers' Corner

As a passionate coffee drinker, I’ve been using coffee mainly to keep myself from dozing off in class and to stay sharp to meet deadlines. However, I also enjoy the taste, especially that of Guatemalan coffee beans. While coffee is a great way to wake myself up, it is more than just a beverage. From its origins to different methods of processing, coffee has a rich story.

11 Home Remedies for Flu Season

Lifestyle, Link Writers' Corner

Last month I had a cold and had to stay home for a couple of days. I tried everything I could think of to get better; cough medicines, antibacterial teas, day and night pills, soups, orange juice; all to still have an annoying cough for the next couple of weeks. In my Victorian Child-esque state, I got curious about what possible home remedies I could use to try and fight off my illness.

Art Feature with Jo Eldridge

Culture, Link Writers' Corner, Student Spotlight

My unwavering curiosity leads me to explore every nook and cranny, with the firm belief that there is always wonder to find as long as one is willing to look. My interest lies in skill gathering, and I like to dabble in everything for the best quality of experience. I spent my first 26 years on Vancouver Island and came to Vancouver 7 years ago to chase love and new experiences. I see the world through the eyes of an artist, and I love to know how things work, which has led me to attend BCIT for the AME ‘M’ to follow new opportunities in the pursuit of my life’s goals.

History and the Downfall of the Pumpkin Spice Latte

Bits & Bites, Culture, Link Writers' Corner

The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL as friends call her, went all out for hers this year. Ranging from sold-out apparel collaborations to celebratory advertisements, this beloved acronym has appeared just about everywhere in the fall of 2023. Even though one latte would cost you around $7, the pumpkin spice industry has grown to $511 million as of 2019. Why does this flavour have so much power that it determines when fall officially starts?