Janice Daniels

Healing Through Yoga

Janice Daniels
January 29, 2014

When Sacramento State dietetics senior Karly Behymer was just 16 years old, she tried yoga for the first time. She recalls being in her bedroom alone, with one of her mom’s yoga workout DVDs, practicing...

Blind CSUS student helps chemistry camp

Janice Daniels
November 20, 2013

As someone who keeps busy with everything from barbecuing to serving as a mentor at California Chemistry Camp, a camp for blind and visually-impaired teenagers, 31-year-old Sacramento State psychology...

Michael Franti believes in love

Janice Daniels
October 8, 2013

Songs that encourage acceptance is what Michael Franti & Spearhead is all about. Not only does lead singer Michael Franti make that clear through the conscious lyrics he writes, but also by performing...

Kutcher saves ‘Jobs’ from being completely unlikable

Janice Daniels
August 21, 2013

After watching “Jobs,” directed by Joshua Michael Stern, all there is to think about is why Steve Jobs was such a big, dorky jerk.As inspiring as the film was, it lacked to provide insight from Jobs’...

An easy strawberry pie to make at home

Janice Daniels
April 30, 2013

Strawberries are what kept me entertained as a child. on disgustingly hot summer days in my hometown of Redding, Calif., I can remember wanting nothing more than to sit in front of the TV - with a high-powered...

How to make a wicked yummy tofu quiche without eggs

Janice Daniels
March 19, 2013

One of my favorite memories is of being on a houseboat last summer and watching a herd of omnivorous middle-aged men and women consume a tofu quiche I had made as if it was the last meal they would ever...

Get creative with heart cookies for Valentine’s Day

Janice Daniels
February 13, 2013

My mom has always been my No. 1 Valentine. Every year since I was young she would never fail to surprise me with chocolates after a long day of watching young girls at school receive flowers and candy...

Try this healthy snack alternative to fast food fries

Janice Daniels
January 30, 2013

The smell of russet potato fries – or “papas” as my mom called them – frying over oil in a hot cast iron pan will forever be ingrained in my mind. I can remember waking up to the smell like it...

Santa Memories

Janice Daniels
December 5, 2012

When I was 12 years old, I was the oldest person I knew who still believed in Santa Claus. Most of my friends had parents who took them aside at 5 years old and happily told them the truth, but for some...

Vegan peanut butter cookies like no others

Janice Daniels
November 28, 2012

Corn starch mixed with water is added to the peanut butter cookie batter as an egg replacement to make the vegan dessert.

Master the art of making frozen burritos

Janice Daniels
August 28, 2012

Prepare burritos at home with your favorite ingredients such as rice, beans, cheese, pre-cooked meat and avocados. For these burritos we used black beans, homemade rice wth potatoes, salsa and avocado...

Take a bite out of these animal-free applecause raisin muffins

Janice Daniels
August 26, 2012

When people line up at parties for my applesauce raisin muffins, nothing feels better than saying “They're vegan,” after they have all been devoured. Never in my life – and I'm not just being biased...

Sacramento Vegan Challenge: ‘1000 Vegan Cupcakes for Charity’

Janice Daniels
April 26, 2012

Last weekend I had the honor of becoming overly stuffed with vegan cupcakes made by 11 restaurants and bakeries in town competing to make the best vegan cupcake. The Sacramento Vegan Challenge's Bethany...

Food and Nutrition Club holds ‘Nutrition Jamboree’ with free fruit in the quad today

Janice Daniels
April 23, 2012

Sac State Food and Nutrition club members - (left to right) junior dietetics major Valerie Turner, senior dietetics major Siena Kriesch, junior dietetics major Tarra Mumma and junior dietetics major Martha Holt - hand out free fruit in the Quad today to raise awareness of their club, food and health.

Beat the morning heat and make smoothies for breakfast

Janice Daniels
April 19, 2012

I've always been a big smoothie fan. Even during the days when my dad – who is also a smoothie enthusiast – made “smoothies” every night for the family, which seemed to include anything edible...

Exercise: Stop thinking and just do it

Janice Daniels
April 12, 2012

Why is it we spend so much more time talking ourselves out of exercising than actually exercising? Three weeks ago I told myself “I’m going to work out today” but later that day - as I thought about...

March is National Nutrition Month: Start snacking healthily

Janice Daniels
March 2, 2012

Popcorn is a great choice for healthy snacking. It is fiber-rich, whole grain and very low in fat. My favorite way to eat it is with sea salt or nutritional yeast sprinkled on top.

The cycle of health: make healthy choices while influencing others to do the same

Janice Daniels
February 24, 2012

Be firm with your choices about food and don't let others discourage you or make choices for you.

‘Dessert’ the cholesterol

Janice Daniels
February 17, 2012

You must think I'm crazy. Actually, you probably think all vegans are crazy. When I say I'm vegan, you might think I'm a part of one of those cults that stand outside of Kentucky Fried Chicken with PETA...

You’re vegan? What do you eat?

Janice Daniels
February 10, 2012

WHAT DO YOU EAT? I think I speak for all vegans when I say this is one of the most annoying questions I get asked. This and "Where do you get your protein?" First off, I eat. If anything, I probably eat...

The first step to a new you: put down the soda and make some tea

Janice Daniels
February 3, 2012

Two years ago I was 80 pounds heavier than I am right now and since I am still fairly new to being "average" sized, I am constantly asked "How did you do it?" I don't know exactly what it was that sparked...

Oatmeal is not only for old people

Janice Daniels
January 31, 2012

Want to know one of the secrets tomy weight loss? Oatmeal! Most of us (even me) thoroughlyenjoy the idea of indulging in a disgustingly greasy breakfast inthe morning, but what we forget to think about...

Happily partying with healthy food

Janice Daniels
January 27, 2012

"Happy" cupcakes, vegan pizza, white chocolate raisin cookies and pita chips and hummus.

Make chana masala at home

Janice Daniels
January 16, 2012

Many times last semester, I found myself making lunchpurchases at restaurants in The Union. Of course, as a vegan, I hadto be careful about the choices I was making, but not knowingexactly what was in...

This is just an appetizer

Janice Daniels
January 4, 2012

Hello! My name is Janice and I am your healthy hornet, here to share with you my deep passion for food, baking, cooking and living healthily. Me and strawberry banana pita pizza! A few years ago, during...

The String Project develops musical skills

Janice Daniels
December 7, 2011

When budget cuts happen in the school system, some of the first programs that always seem to go are the music ones. Programs like the Sacramento State String Project, though, have no fear. The String Project...

Fall fashion is in full swing

Janice Daniels
November 16, 2011

Clothing is far more than materialism to Sacramento State's Student Fashion Association – it is a means to an end. The Student Fashion Association will hold a charity fashion show on Tuesday to benefit...

Stylist Gina Sanchez shares fashion philosophy

Janice Daniels
November 16, 2011

On Tuesday, sophomore apparel and marketing design major Gina Sanchez will be debuting her styling skills at the "Midnight Masquerade" fashion show put on by the Student Fashion Association. When did you...

Reusable coffee filters can help environment, save money

Janice Daniels
November 9, 2011

It seems the same students who complain about their lack of money are the same ones who buy coffee on a daily basis. On campus, coffee prices range anywhere from 50 cents to nearly $5 which, if bought...

Vegan Chef Challenge offers healthy food

Janice Daniels
November 1, 2011

Soon enough, vegan dishes might be as easy to get as a burger and fries. Ten restaurants, which regularly offer certain vegan dishes, were chosen to participate in a vegan food competition which took place...

Pumpkin cinnamon rolls make for yummy autumnal treats

Janice Daniels
October 25, 2011

We can probably all agree that cinnamon rolls are a gift to humanity. But have you ever had a cinnamon roll that tasted like pumpkin? On one of those cold, rainy days a few weeks ago I developed a craving...

Pizza and bicycles make a delicious combo

Janice Daniels
October 18, 2011

After a long bike ride around Sacramento, most people would not deny a bite of pizza. Why not stop at OneSpeed for, what many might call, heaven in your mouth? Do not think this restaurant is called OneSpeed...

Food Day aims for healthy people, planet

Janice Daniels
October 15, 2011

Sometimes it is easier to turn to Top Ramen than cook a healthful meal at the end of the day.What many forget to think about, though, is that the food choices we make as young adults catch up with us as...

Cafe Roma offers up an authentic Italian cafe experience

Janice Daniels
October 11, 2011

After taking a trip to Italy, owner Abe Saadeh became inspired to open Café Roma. His trip to Italy revealed settings where people enjoyed their food and favorite dishes of the areas he visited. "We found...

Vegan baking does not have to be boring

Janice Daniels
October 4, 2011

What is a better way to start fall than with a nice fresh batch of ginger cookies - vegan ginger cookies, that is. The first day of fall was Sept. 23, so I decided to bake something special, especially...

Authentic Thai-Lao served at Sabaidee

Janice Daniels
September 27, 2011

Much of the food at Sabaidee Thai Grille is similar to what is seen being sold on the streets of Laos, a landlocked country Northeast of Thailand. The menu at the new Thai-Lao cuisine restaurant contains...

Facebook profiles are free game for local performers

Janice Daniels
September 20, 2011

There is another reason to be cautious of Facebook profile posting. Brian Crall, owner and managing director of the Sacramento Comedy Spot, selected five comedians to join him in humiliating audience members...

Fresh Medi has fresh flavor

Janice Daniels
September 20, 2011

There is nothing sour about Fresh Medi. The aroma of this new Afghan-Mediterranean-Greek restaurant on Fulton Avenue is irresistible. The smell of the spices is detectable even from outside the restaurant,...

Deliciously malodorous food found at The Garlic Shack

Janice Daniels
September 13, 2011

Would you like some fries with that garlic?There is no such thing as too much garlic at the Garlic Shack, which celebrated its grand opening on July 2; taking the place of what used to be Plum Blossom...

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