Cafeteria

Reedley College Cafeteria

Current Hours

Food Myths?

Fasting is an Effective Way to ?Cleanse the Body?

Eating Certain Foods, Such as Chocolate and Potato Chips, can cause ACNE

The Food Services provides a wide array of food items at reasonable prices for students and staff. The cafeteria hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served. The dining facility also provides meals for resident students. The cafeteria staff is also available to assist and provide services for a variety of special occasions. These services may be provided by contacting the Food Services Manager

Myth? "Sugar is bad for you"

Articles claim that sugar causes everything from heart disease to diabetes. But, it is important to remember that sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides energy. Sugar is safe, but when it is added to foods like candy, soda, and other sweets, it supplies "empty calories" with basically no nutrients. Sugar can also contribute to tooth decay, so MODERATION is important.

Myth: Fasting is an Effective Way to ?Cleanse the Body?

The fact is that there is no scientific evidence that supports the claim that fasting will "cleanse the body". During the initial phase of fasting, a loss of essential fluids and minerals will occur (and can result in dehydration). Following this, one will lose some body fat, lean body mass (especially muscle), and additional minerals. A low calorie intake or fasting will cause the body to adjust to this deprivation of energy by a decrease in the body's basal metabolic rate(BMR). The body will automatically start to decrease the amount of calories it burns, making weight gain more rapid when eating patterns return to normal.

Myth: Eating Certain Foods, Such as Chocolate and Potato Chips, can cause ACNE

The fact is there is no scientific evidence that consumption of any food leads to acne. Hormonal secretions from stress worsen acne, rather than a high-fat diet. Although it is a fallacy that "greasy foods lead to greasy skin", it is still important to make low-fat choices for optimal health.

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