Check out the produce colors at the new Village Place and Market!

The new Village Place & Market on North Campus is open!

Pictured at Right: the gorgeous colors of the fresh produce in the Village Place and Market's produce patch area.

March is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme is Eat Right With Color. The new Village Place & Market can help you fill your plate with a wide variety of colors - the whole concept is that naturally vibrant and colorful foods have different nutrients and the different colors often correspond to different nutrients.

The Village Place & Market Regular Hours:
Mon-Fri 7a-1a
Sat-Sun 9a-1a

Fruit - an easy way to Eat Right With Color

March is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme is Eat Right With Color.

Red...

indicates produce that may help maintain a healthy heart, vision, immunity and may reduce cancer risks.

Orange...

fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that promote healthy vision and immunity, and reduce the risk of some cancers.

Every Dining Services restaurant and Place & Market carries fresh fruit so pick up some today. Try to eat at least one fruit or vegetable with each meal. The fruits pictured are a red delicious apple and an orange from OVT. These fruits travel well in your backpack to class and are a great snack.

March is National Nutrition Month

Every March is National Nutrition Month during during which the American Dietetic Association sponsors a healthy, nutrition-focused public health campaign. This year's theme is "Eat Right With Color."

Check out this succinct article on why/how to eat with color:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0225-kids-month-20110302,0,524191.story

This month I'll be posting photos of how to "Eat Right With Color" in Dining Services restaurants and Places & Markets.

Check out more about National Nutrition Month at: http://www.eatright.org/nnm/