Come get the Real Deal on Nutrition TODAY at Cafe V!

I'll be at Cafe Ventanas today serving the LiveWell meal.

Come say hi, ask a nutrition question, or just get a tasty, healthy, LiveWell meal.

Hope to see you there!

Where? Cafe Ventanas on ERC
When? TODAY from 11:30a-12:30p

UCSD is Among the Nation's Most Vegan-Friendly Colleges!!

From Ryan Huling, Assistant Manager of College Campaigns for PETA:

"I'm happy to report that after several months of deliberation and analysis, we have chosen UC San Diego as one of the most vegan-friendly colleges in the U.S. This nomination was made based on both the quality and quantity of vegan options available to students on campus as well as feedback from students on the receptiveness and creativity of dining staff, and this is something that the university can be very proud of....

Additionally, please feel free to alert students on campus that their university has received this honor—and that it was their feedback that made it all possible. Students can show their support for UCSD and encourage us to choose their school for this year's top spot by clicking on the link below:
http://features.peta2.com/VeganColleges2010/default.asp?c=p210vfc31

We will be alerting local media outlets of this honor, and the first round of voting ends on October 18. Let me know if you have any questions in the meantime.
Thanks, and congratulations!"

Sincerely,
Ryan Huling
Assistant Manager of College Campaigns
peta2.com

Meatless Monday!

Every Monday is Meatless Monday at all Dining Services' grill stations. If you are a meat-eater, don't freak out! Reducing your animal fat intake could improve your health (lowering cancer and heart disease risk). Veggie meals also take less energy to produce so, in essence, those greens are green!

Here are some Meatless Monday options for today:

Plaza Cafe: Soy Sloppy Joe's, Philly Soysteaks, Veggies w/Swiss on Flatbread

OVT: Cheese Ravioli with veggies and garlic bread

Cafe V: Vyro sandwich, Black Bean burger, Boca burgers, Grilled Veggie Quesadilla, 3-Cheese Grilled Sandwich

Pines: Eggplant & Hummus Grilled Sandwich, Veggie Loaf

Have a great Meatless Monday!

Mmmm, good at Goody's

Goody's burritos are AWESOME but there are other choices from this restaurant, including the Grilled Veggies sandwich pictured at right.

This sandwich is vegetarian if you choose the one with cheese. If you are vegan, feel free to order this sandwich "without cheese." Also feel free to request a different bread.

There are many ways to get your daily vegetables and having a sandwich piled high with veggies is a good one! ...or should I say a "Goody's one!?"

Farm2U at Muir Quad TODAY 3:30-6:30p!

Come get your local, fresh produce at Dining's Farmers Market Farm2U today from 3:30-6:30p.

Come get free samples of produce cooked by Dining's very own Certified Executive Chef, Vaughn Vargus.

The produce available from Farm2U is from local farms. Come get some healthy, fresh, and local fuel for your studies... and use your Dining Dollars!

See you there!

Apple Week in Dining Services THIS week

Autumn is a great time of year and one of the reasons is all the apples. There are fresh apples, apple cider, applesauce, baked apples, apple juice, warm apple pie...mmmm.

Dining Services is featuring apples all this week during APPLE WEEK.

Apples are great for you because they are a great source of fiber and contain disease-fighting antioxidants. There are many types of apples and all of them are good for you.

Be well and enjoy the special apple features in Dining Services this week.

Colleges Rock Hunger!

From October 6-22, 2010, UC San Diego is participating in the Colleges Rock Hunger food donation competition against SDSU, CSUSM and USD. Colleges Rock Hunger is the kick-off food drive for the holiday season, providing nourishment for San Diego families in need. The college donating the most pounds of food will win.

You can donate at the virtual food drive at http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/rockhunger

or drop off non-perishables at these location (among others!):

• Revelle Res Life offices



• the Village Place & Market or Offices



• Earl's Place & Market



• Goody's Place & Market



• Roger's Place & Market

Any questions? Contact Krista Mays at kmays@ucsd.edu

Helping the less fortunate contributes to your own wellness in immeasurable ways. Give the gift of food!