14th January 2024
Writer Fran Chorley asks how worried we should really be about ultra-processed food. News surrounding the dangers of so-called ‘Ultra-Processed Food’(UPF) is becoming almost unavoidable. Research is pouring in from major health institutions, and it’s hitting the headlines hard. Is this simply sensationalism? What counts as UPF? How should we as students respond to the ...
11th September 2023
A fresher’s guide to the first food shop. So, you’ve survived Freshers’ Week. What’s next, I hear you ask. Well, I can safely assume that by now you have either run out of the supplies your parents left you, or have decided that the diet of toast, Pot Noodle, and cereal may not be sustainable ...
27th February 2023
Your handy guide to decoding difficult menus. Going out for dinner in Glasgow is a pleasure. The West End especially is booming with fun restaurants. Big or small, cheap or more expensive. As a broke student going out for dinner is not a common experience, but it certainly is something we all do much more ...
5th May 2022
Ellen discusses the negative impacts that diet culture has on the student body, arguing that it’s time to ditch the diet. CW: diet culture The infamous “freshers’ fifteen” — the assertion that undergraduates will gain 15 pounds (6.8kg) in their first year — is a cultural pressure mounted on new students, already daunted with challenges ...
6th April 2022
Five tips that make cooking less of a chore. I am rather lazy when it comes to cooking. I do really enjoy it, but all the prep work is tiring and after work or uni it’s easier to pop something in the microwave or have a sandwich. And don’t get me started on how much ...
10th February 2022
Lifestyle Columnist Tristan Rees explains how you can make sure you are getting the essential nutrients into your diet during this Veganuary and beyond. Over the last decade, for a variety of reasons, many people have adopted a more plant-based diet. Due to the growing concern surrounding the climate crisis, environmental activists are changing their ...
8th January 2022
Writer Derry Wyllie discusses her top five budget-friendly restaurants around the city. Paesano If you’re looking for a restaurant that will satisfy your tastebuds without costing too much, look no further than Paesano. The pioneer of authentic Neapolitan pizza in Glasgow, Paesano pizza is arguably life changing. Friends from far and wide come through to ...
8th January 2022
Cooking in bulk can save you time and money as a student; Sports Editor Claire Thomson shares her versatile mince recipe that can form the base for various dishes. Students and cooking are not exactly a match made in heaven, but cooking in bulk can be a complete and utter lifesaver. It can save a ...
8th January 2022
Amidst a sea of bad student cookbooks, Nina Bossicart discusses which ones are a waste of time and which are actually worth your money. So you’ve set off for university and a well-meaning parent or family friend has given you a student cookbook. The title likely includes the words “ultimate” or “best-ever” while the contents ...
29th December 2021
Elena Adams shares why she thinks that trying new food is the best part of travelling. People travel for many reasons; the weather, scenery, tourist attractions, and to experience different cultures. But, if you’re anything like me, then the best reason is the food. It could be in a local restaurant, or a food truck ...
