LiveWell on the Weekend!?

Yes, you can "LiveWell" on the weekends too! All Dining Services restaurants have healthy, RD-approved LiveWell meals on the weekends too.

One of my personal favorite LiveWell meals is available today at Oceanview Terrace on Marshall College. It's the Sweet Potato Burrito - sounds weird but it's tasty!


Look for the LiveWell logo (pictured at right) to find the LiveWell meal in your Dining restaurant. You will also see the Nutrition Facts posted right by the meal.

Have a great weekend!

Gumbo Challenge today at Canyon Vista AND Real Deal today at OVT

There are 2 fun events happening today in Dining Services.

Check out the Gumbo Challenge at Canyon Vista at 11:30am - several chefs and Dining employees have entered to win the annual Dining Gumbo Challenge. Come experience the different recipes and have a taste! We'd love your votes!

Also, at OVT, come see me during lunchtime serving up the Real Deal on Nutrition and the LiveWell meal!

Fruit - an easy way to Eat Right With Color

March is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme is Eat Right With Color.

Red...

indicates produce that may help maintain a healthy heart, vision, immunity and may reduce cancer risks.

Orange...

fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that promote healthy vision and immunity, and reduce the risk of some cancers.

Every Dining Services restaurant and Place & Market carries fresh fruit so pick up some today. Try to eat at least one fruit or vegetable with each meal. The fruits pictured are a red delicious apple and an orange from OVT. These fruits travel well in your backpack to class and are a great snack.

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)

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 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.

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.

Goody's: Fuel for Finals and Open this Summer!

Goody's Place & Market on Thurgood Marshall College will be open regular hours through Finals week so that you can get your burritos, sandwiches, study snacks, and more!

Here is my favorite, healthy combo at Goody's (pictured at right).
Burrito Bowl with:
1. cilantro rice
2. pinto beans
3. fajita veggies
4. shredded cheese
5. lettuce
6. guacamole
7. pico de gallo
8. fire-roasted salsa

This summer:
Goody's Place will be open 10a-3p
Goody's Market (downstairs) will be open 3p-9p

Good luck on your exams!

Goody's Goodies

I met a friend from the Wellness Center (http://wellness.ucsd.edu/ ) for lunch at Goody's Place today. Chef Vaughn (Dining Services' executive chef) also joined us. The 3 of us talked about vegan and vegetarian eating on campus while munching on some delicious Goody's food.

Here is a photo of my lunch: a burrito bowl with cilantro rice, pinto beans, lettuce, guacamole, fajita vegetables, cheese, tomato salsa and fire-roasted salsa. My choice today was vegetarian. If you prefer a vegan option, you could order this same bowl just without the cheese.

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.

Hope you had a good Earth Week!

Earth Week's official celebrations conclude today but Dining Services remains committed to sustainability in many ways throughout the year. Many of our programs incorporate sustainable practices, such as Farm2U (local farmer's produce), Meatless Mondays (veggie meals take less energy to produce than meat-containing meals), and organic produce on our salad bars everyday.


Check out today's featured organic dinner at OVT, which is Organic Tomato Basil Pasta Primavera with organic vegetables and and organic tomato basil sauce.

(oh yeah, that's my pic to the right and yes, those are mini-Earth earrings!)