
Every year, as February brings a flood of jewelry commercials and preset dinner menus for two, I can’t help but look over at the box of chocolate covered strawberries I embarrassingly bought for myself and think, “perhaps this is my only comfort this time of year.”
Chocolate is an indulgent confection that evokes a stirring of comfort, pleasure and happiness. The fifth annual Austin Chocolate Festival is bringing the community together for a weekend of charity to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Staying fit is one of the challenges students face upon entering college. Sometimes it is because of a busy schedule, other times because watching “Project Runway” just sounds like more fun than spending some quality time at Gregory Gym. Lately, however, the record-breaking temperatures may have something to do with the challenge. Since Austin temperatures have broken records this summer, running junkies or those who are looking to start a running or biking routine this year should keep a few tips in mind.
Chocolate milk offers the same recovery benefits as many commercial workout supplements, UT researchers say.