Wellness Challenge: Show us what your favorite healthy recipe is!

“Just eat healthily!” Says everyone ever. In reality, it can be much more difficult than this without proper nutritional knowledge or skills in the kitchen. We’re here to give you a few simple steps that can help you in the grocery store and the kitchen!

Why Can’t I Eat Ramen Every Night?

Have you ever heard of the gut microbiome? Basically, thousands of tiny microorganisms live in your gut which directly interacts with your hormones, brain, and immune system. When you don’t feed your gut a nutritious, healthy diet, everything else in your body is affected. This includes your skin, mood, energy levels, motivation, and immune system. We all feel better when we eat healthily! You are what you eat.

Shopping Tips

-Make a shopping list at home. Write down ingredients you need for meals for the week and stick with only the list in the store!

-Don’t go to the store hungry! You’re more likely to buy junk food or quick snacks if you’re craving food.

-Try to have at least half of your cart filled with vegetables, fruits, and grains.

-Find what vegetables and fruits are in season! They will be cheaper if they are!

-Read the nutritional labels of processed foods. Pay attention to the ingredients, not the calories!

-Stay away from high sugar foods. Sugar causes you to crash quickly, not ideal for studying for finals!

Cooking Tips

-Start a Pinterest board and save recipes for ideas on meals!

-Find easy, healthy recipes you truly enjoy! Instead of ramen, make real pasta with veggies!

-Eat small snacks throughout the day rather than 3 huge meals.

-Go light on the salt.

-Cook more! Once you have a few techniques and recipes down, cooking will become easier for you to do.

RESOURCES

Diet Friendly Healthy Recipes! My favorite site!