Produce Patch = Fresh Fruit & Veggies

Though many nutrition fads and myths abound and some "facts" can be argued, there is a nutrition recommendation that is not debated: Fruits and Vegetables are great for you! Most college students eat too few fruits and vegetables.

Dining Services serves fruits and vegetables in all its restaurants. You can also get fresh fruit and veggies from the traveling Farm2U (farmer's market) and the Produce Patches in
the Places & Markets:

• Goody's (pictured) on TMC
• Foodworx on Sixth College
• Roger's on Revelle College
• Earl's on Warren College
• The Village on ERC
  

Aim for 5-9 servings of fruits/vegetables everyday.

Sushi at Cafe V

Sushi in a dining hall!? Yes, it's true. Dining Services has staff members who are trained in making sushi rolls at Cafe Ventanas. The sushi is so popular that Dining is training more employees in sushi-making to meet student demand for more variety and servings of sushi at lunch and dinner.

This photo is my sushi lunch of half veggie roll and a half veggie tempura roll.

When eating sushi, go light on the soy sauce since it's high in sodium. Enjoy the refreshing mix of the ginger and wasabi. YUM.

Farm2U

Have you heard about Dining's traveling farmer's market called Farm2U? Every Wednesday from 3:30p-6:30p, visit Farm2U to purchase fresh, locally grown veggies, fruits and other items. You can even use your Dining Dollars if you want! This photo is from the Farm2U on Marshall outside Goody's.

Today's (2/10) Farm2U is at Roger's Place & Market (Revelle College), weather-permitting.

For a complete schedule, check out http://hdh.ucsd.edu/farm2u

When the Moon Hits Your Eye like a Big Pizza Pie!

Pizza can be part of a healthy diet. This slice of veggie flatbread pizza came from Canyon Vista on Warren College. It is loaded with green and red peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and black olives. They also used a mixture of mozzarella and goat cheese. The combination of all these flavors was delicious.

When making pizza part of your meal, choose vegetables as toppings (instead of meats) and opt for flatbread or thinner crust when possible.

Rolling Healthy Through Roger's on Revelle

Roger's Place & Market on Revelle College is a great place to hang out, shoot some pool, watch TV or grab a coffee. You can also buy healthy food and beverages at Roger's.

I got this healthy "meal of snacks" there. I had pumpkin seeds, organic carrots with ranch dip, and a black cherry yogurt. This nutritious meal was quick, tasty and vegetarian and full of fiber and calcium and...ok, you get the picture.

Udderly Nutritious

BACK AWAY FROM THE SODA!

Try some milk with your meal instead.

Milk is a high-protein, vitamin-rich beverage that is often over-looked by college students. Pour it over cereal, drink it as a pre- or post-workout snack, or have it with a meal. Get your calcium and Vitamin D!

Lactose-intolerant? Don't worry! Every Dining Services' location carries soymilk and/or other lactose-free milk options in the refrigerated cases.

You can also purchase milk, soymilk and lactose-free milks at the Places & Markets.

Live Well with LiveWell meals

LiveWell = Student Wellness at UC San Diego

LiveWell Meals are healthy, delicious, dietitian-approved meals served everyday in Dining Services. In this photo you will see the LiveWell Indian-Spiced Eggplant & Cauliflower main entree (vegan) with basmati rice and green beans from Cafe Ventanas.

Learn more about LiveWell UC San Diego: http://wellness.ucsd.edu/LiveWell.shtml