Oatmeal, Whole Grain Goodness

Diets rich in whole grains and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
(This health claim is approved by the FDA.)

Here's the deal: whole grains are good for you. Here's the other deal: you're in college, which means you have a busy, variable schedule and probably live on a tight budget.

So, how can you get some affordable, quick whole grains?

Oatmeal! Dining Services offers steel cut oatmeal every day. Every Saturday of this month, we'll be offering even more mix-ins to help you enjoy your delicious whole grain, college-friendly oatmeal. Not everyone loooooooves oatmeal but give it a try. It looks a little weird but it's tasty and good for you.

Hummus Plate at Plaza Cafe Today

Yum, hummus. Check out the hummus plate available at Plaza Cafe today - it's a quick, light, vegetarian solution for lunch.

This kind of meal is an easy way to get some of your vegetables - this plate comes with cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce. It also has pita bread to mix with the hummus. It's fresh, light and perfect for a lunch before class or studying for finals.

Hydration Station

It's harder to remember to drink water when the temperatures have dipped in San Diego. For your optimal health and performance, it's important to stay hydrated.

UC San Diego's Dining Services have Hydration Stations in the restaurants to assist you in quickly and conveniently re-filling your reusable bottle without having to go into the serving area.

The water in the Hydration Station is filtered and chilled.

Drink up and stay well!

Goody's Grab It and Go!

Goody's restaurant on Marshall College has some great sandwiches that you can grab on your way to or from class. I really enjoy the carved turkey sandwiches (pictured at right) and the roasted vegetable sandwiches.

On a nice day it's fun to enjoy your Goody's meal out on the patio with friends. There is even some great people-watching from this location on Ridgewalk.

Also check out Goody's Market on the lower level to get some groceries, treats or supplies.