Meatless Mondays in Dining Services

Calling all vegetarians! You asked for more vegetarian options and, among other efforts, Dining Services offers Meatless Mondays at every restaurant location. At the grill of each restaurant every Monday, you will find all vegetarian choices.

Hey, meat-eaters! Don't be shy - try a meatless option. You might find that you love it!

Pictured above: the Chana Masala from today's Meatless Monday at OceanView Terrace on Marshall College. This dish is vegetarian and healthy - it's high in fiber and a good source of protein from the main ingredient, chickpeas.

Real Deal today at Canyon Vista during lunch

I'll be at Canyon Vista restaurant on Warren College today serving the LiveWell meal. Come by to say hi, talk nutrition and get a healthy, tasty meal.

Today's LiveWell meal at Canyon Vista is Tuscan Chicken.

Tuscan Chicken

313 calories

7g fat

3g figer

50g protein

Feeling Sick? Try a Get Well Box from a Place and Market

It's cold and flu season and there are a lot of people coughing, sneezing and feeling under the weather. To help you feel a little better and to keep hydrated when sick, try a Get Well Box available at the Place & Markets.
You can all kinds of goodies in the Get Well Box package for just $10.00.

Real Deal on Nutrition TODAY at OVT

Come by Oceanview Terrace at lunchtime today where I will be dishing up the Real Deal on Nutrition as well as the LiveWell meal.

Farm2U Today on Muir Quad - free samples and nutrition discussion!

Farm2U is today on Muir Quad from 2:30-5:30p. I will be there discussing healthy nutrition, focusing on antioxidants and omega-3 rich foods, as part of Muir HA programming at 4:30pm.

Come say hi, maybe learn something, and get some free samples courtesy of Muir ResLife and Housing*Dining*Hospitality.

LiveWell Lunch today at Plaza Cafe

Today's LiveWell option at Plaza Cafe is the Curried Chicken with Indian Dahl. The picture here is of my lunch today. I had rice and steamed veggies on the side with my chicken and dahl (lentils). This dish is high in fiber and protein...and it's tasty!

If you are vegan or vegetarian, you can choose just the Dahl (which we make separately from the chicken).

Nutrition Facts for the Curried Chicken with Indian Dahl:

440 calories

11g fat

11g fiber

49g protein

Martin Luther King, Jr

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, there are no classes at UC San Diego today.

Dining Services restaurants will be open 10:00am - 8:00pm. Check out all our hours by clicking: http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/hours.asp


Have you ever seen Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk

Produce Patch a-Plenty!

Check out Goody's beautiful Produce Patch in the market (downstairs level.) If you are looking for healthy snacks and sides, look no further than the Produce Patch! There are many choices for fruits and vegetables. You can eat these in your Res Hall room or cook some of them up in your apartment.

Few of us eat the recommended number of servings of fruits and veggies per day (~5-9!) but the Produce Patch makes it a little easier. Stop by Goody's or another Place & Market to pick up some fresh produce anytime.

Foodworx and 6th Market Grand Re-opening RIGHT NOW!

Check out newly renovated Foodworx and the new 6th Market on Sixth College. Going on right now, come by for some free samples, a DJ and good times.

Sixth College residents: Thank you for your patience while Foodworx was being renovated. We hope you enjoy the new design and the new menu options. Let us know what you think!

See you there!

Farm2U Today at Muir Quad

Come by Muir Quad today from 2:30-5:30pm for Farm2U, Dining's Farmer's Market. You can use your Dining Dollars or cash to purchase fresh, local and organic produce and goodies.

Stay healthy this winter - one way to help your immune system is to provide it with plenty of healthy foods like fresh fruits and veggies.

Other tips for staying well during the winter quarter:

1. Get plenty of rest

2. Stay hydrated

3. Exercise regularly

4. Wash your hands frequently

5. Cover your cough/Stay home if you are sick

6. Manage your stress level

7. Eat a healthy diet!!

Healthy Cooking Demo TODAY at 5pm in the ZONE!!

Join Chef Vaughn Vargus, CEC, CCA and me in the Zone (Price Center, next to Jamba Juice) for a Healthy Cooking demo.

It starts at 5pm today, January 11th! Come by to see Chef Vaughn cook up two awesome dishes, Emerald Greens and Sauteed Kale.

I will be answering nutrition questions as well!

Come see me today at Pines restaurant!

Come see me at Pines restaurant today during lunch on Muir College.

I will be talking about the REAL DEAL on Nutrition by serving the LiveWell meal.

Come by to say hi, have a healthy meal and relax!

Today's LiveWell meal at Pines is the Chicken Curry with Indian Dahl.

Nutrition Facts:

440 calories

11g fat (0g trans fat)

11g fiber

49g protein

It's Pho Friday at Plaza Cafe!

Plaza Cafe features fresh, hot Pho every Friday. Here is a picture of my Pho lunch today.

I chose tofu for my protein so this meal is vegetarian. You could also choose shrimp, beef or chicken.

Although soups/broths tend to be fairly salty, these foods can be part of a healthy diet. Drink plenty of water and include plenty of potassium to offset your sodium intake.

Come see me at Plaza Cafe today!

I will be serving the LiveWell meal at Plaza Cafe today during lunch.

Come by to say hello & talk nutrition with me or to simply get a healthy meal!

Today's LiveWell meal at Plaza Cafe is:

Lemongrass Chicken (4 oz):
229 calories
6.6 grams total fat
0 grams trans fat
3 grams carbohydrates
36 grams protein

Farm2U Returns Today!

Farm2U, Dining's weekly Farmer's market, returns today to Muir Quad.

WHEN? Today

TIME? 2:30-5:30pm

WHAT? Fresh, local, organic produce that you can eat on the spot OR take back to your room or apartment. You can choose from a mixture of fruits, veggies and local treats.

HUH? You can use your Dining Dollars!

WHERE? Muir Quad

Welcome Back for Winter Quarter!

All Dining Services' restaurants and Place & Markets are open for winter quarter. Welcome back!

Don't forget that we are here to serve you: if you don't see what you are looking for, please ask to speak with a manager.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!