Ingredients:Dressing4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, minced¼ teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon Kosher salt½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Salad1 cup quinoa1 teaspoon Kosher salt1 ½ cups red and yellow grape tomatoes, halved1 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped3 green onions (green and pale greenContinue reading “Mediterranean Quinoa Salad”
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Quick and Easy Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seeds provide a ton of health benefits and are a great source of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. They’re great for smoothies or puddings to be enjoyed for a quick snack, dessert, or a delicious, but a filling breakfast to start your day! Ingredients Instructions
Inoculation of Yogurt
After my friends and I finished class at Meyer Hall, we decided to get lunch at one of the food trucks by the Silo. After purchasing our food, we entered the Silo and sat down and started eating. We got into a conversation about breakfast and we were all sharing about what foods we eatContinue reading “Inoculation of Yogurt”
Sweet Potato and Mushroom Chowder
Sarina, Healthy Aggie Intern Chow Down on Chowder It’s fall! The foliage of trees is changing into beautiful colors and the weather is getting chillier. It’s time to get your favorite blanket and get warm. Another way to warm up? Try a sweet potato an d mushroom chowder! It’s easy to make and you couldContinue reading “Sweet Potato and Mushroom Chowder”
Healthy Late Night Snacking
By Marisa Morales, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor In college, you will likely find yourself staying up late at night just to finish your paper that’s due at 11:59pm, or study for an exam you have the next day. Seems like it is just part of college life. You may also notice that the longerContinue reading “Healthy Late Night Snacking”
Intermittent Fasting – does it help Weight Loss?
By Maggie Zeng, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor The concept of intermittent fasting continues to grow in popularity; people tout the effect of fasting on weight loss or even report it boosts their mood. There are many versions of intermittent fasting, including the “16/8 method”, “5:2 diet”, and “Eat-Stop-Eat”, among others. Is there any evidenceContinue reading “Intermittent Fasting – does it help Weight Loss?”
It’s Pumpkin Season Again!
By Haley Adel, UC Davis Nutrition Peer Counselor It’s October so everyone knows what that means…Pumpkin Season! Starbucks has been serving up its assortment of pumpkin spice drinks for weeks, while Trader Joe’s has been lining its shelves with loads of pumpkin-inspired products. To get with the season, we thought we would provide some ofContinue reading “It’s Pumpkin Season Again!”
Integrating Veggies (college edition!)
By: Ines Cheng, Healthy Aggies Intern As college students it is often difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The time and energy it takes to make healthy meals can sometimes seem burdensome. However, there are many different strategies to more easily integrate vegetables and fruits and other healthy foods into your everyday life! Smoothies! ItContinue reading “Integrating Veggies (college edition!)”
My Chocolatey Valentine’s Day!
By Clara Matsumoto, Healthy Aggies Intern Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate loved ones and often includes an iconic romantic gift: chocolate. In fact, more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine’s Day. Though chocolate is thought to be unhealthy since it is a “dessert”, some chocolate possesses healthContinue reading “My Chocolatey Valentine’s Day!”
2 Easy Recipes with Pumpkin!
Happy Fall everyone! As the weather begins to cool down and the leaves change into an array of colors, we are reminded that fall is among us. In addition to this temporal change, new seasonal fruits and vegetables pop up into our local grocery stores and farmers market. In thisContinue reading “2 Easy Recipes with Pumpkin!”
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