What's Cooking in Dining Services?

Check out Dining Services' online menu postings so you know what's being served in your favorite restaurant:

http://hdh.ucsd.edu/DiningMenus/

You will see the LiveWell meal served every day in these restaurants. And why not try out every LiveWell meal - they are healthy, RD-approved and only $5.95 with 1 side!

Love Steamed Rice? Go to Pines!

Pines restaurant on Muir College now offers plain, steamed rice for $0.25 per ounce. You can fill up a big or small bowl (see photo to the right) for whatever portion you would like.

The steamed rice is vegan and a nice side for any meal.

Did you know that rice is the primary food for about 3 billion people worldwide? That's incredible!

Celebrating Every Body TODAY on Library Walk

Come by the Celebrating Every Body event today on Library Walk in front of Student Health today between 11am and 2pm.

Representatives from the following areas will be there to give out information and answer questions regarding body image and eating disorders:

• Student Health Services


• Recreation


• CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)


• Dining Services

Dr. Karla Materna (UC San Diego psychologist) will offer an introduction to mindful eating during this event.

Happy President's Day!

In observance of the holiday, some Dining Services locations' hours have been modified for today.

Please check out the hours by clicking: http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/hours.asp

Have a great day off from classes!

Featured LiveWell Dish: Gnocchi

Here is a picture of the LiveWell Gnocchi that I had for lunch last week at Plaza Cafe.

LiveWell Gnocchi:

• vegetarian
• made from potatoes, which are a great source of potassium
• 1 serving contains 350 calories, 17g fat, 4.5g fiber, 10g protein
• costs $5.95 with one side. I chose steamed vegetables (broccoli, zucchini, and carrots) with my meal, which is pictured to the right.

When can you get this Gnocchi dish next?

• This Monday, Feb 21st at Cafe Ventanas

Farm2U at Muir Today CANCELED

Due to inclement weather, today's Farm2U event on Muir College is canceled. We'll see you next Wednesday from 2:30-5:30 for Farm2U on Muir Quad.

And remember, you can find the fresh, local and organic produce that you could purchase at Farm2U at the Places & Markets EVERYDAY!

• Roger's (Revelle)
• Earl's (Warren)
• Goody's (Marshall)
• the Village (ERC/Village Community)
• 6th Market (Sixth College)

Come get the REAL DEAL on Nutrition today at Pines

Come by Pines restaurant today during lunch to get the Real Deal on Nutrition, say hello to your dietitian and grab a healthy meal.

I will be at Pines during lunch serving the LiveWell meal.

Today's LiveWell meal at Pines is the Baked Salmon with Indian Spice Rub: 230 calories, 17g fat, 5g fiber, 14g protein.

Chocolate-covered Strawberries today in Dining Restaurants!

Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of today's holiday, Dining Services is offering Chocolate-Covered Strawberries: 2 for $3.00.

Celebrating and relaxing with those you love is part of a healthy lifestyle. And who doesn't love a chocolate-covered strawberry!?

Black History Month Luncheon today at Plaza Cafe

Visit Plaza Cafe today during lunchtime (11a-2p) for the 14th Annual Black History Luncheon. The theme of the celebration today is "I Am Diversity."

There will be entertainment, performances and fantastic food! Check out the menu here: http://hdh.ucsd.edu/bhm/

Real Deal on Nutrition TODAY in Plaza Cafe

Come see me today during lunch at Plaza Cafe dishing out the Real Deal on Nutrition and serving the LiveWell meal.

Today's LiveWell meal at Plaza is: Salmon with Tomato and Fennel Confit, which has 300 calories, 19g fat, 0.5g fiber and 29g protein. Salmon has omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for the heart but often lacking in most Americans' diets.

Have nutrition questions? Like healthy food options? Have ideas or healthy recipes that you'd like to share with me?

Come by Plaza Cafe today to say hello and have a great lunch!

LiveWell today in Dining Services

LiveWell meals are healthy, RD-approved meals.

Check out the choices that you have for LiveWell meals TODAY, Feb 7th, 2011:

Tuscan Chicken at Plaza Cafe (Revelle) & Canyon Vista (Warren)

Potato Gnocchi at Pines (Muir)

Salmon w/Indian rub at OVT (Marshall)

Chicken Bruschetta at Cafe V (ERC)

Mmmmm, hummus

Check out today's vegetarian special at Pines restaurant: the hummus plate with pita, cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce. Ah, the humble chickpea - it's a vegetarian source of protein, fiber and deliciousness.

Come see me at Cafe V! Today at lunchtime.

Come by Cafe Ventanas on Eleanor Roosevelt College today during lunch to see me dishing out the Real Deal on Nutrition AND the LiveWell meal, 5-Spice Chicken.

5-Spice Chicken Nutrition Facts: 300 calories, 14g fat (0g trans fat), 1.5g fiber, 37g protein

Come say hi, talk nutrition, and grab a healthy meal!