Fuel Your Body

Nutrition in college doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. This page focuses on realistic guidance that helps you build smart eating habits. Eating well can feel approachable and easy.

Weekly Meal Idea

New recipes are added every week, check back for healthy and satisfying ideas.

Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz sliced mozzarella,
  • 1/2 small avacado
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups of lettuce
  • 1/2 tbsp pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp oregano

Instructions:

  1. Slice tomato & chop avocado into small chunks
  2. Mix all ingredients together
  3. Enjoy!

The Four Main Food Groups

Consuming foods from all four groups daily ensures your body stays energized, has essential nutrients, and is supported for overall health.

Four Componets
Benefits
Examples
Carbohydrates
Your body's main source of energy, it fuels your brain and gives you power for activities
These are found in various foods including grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy
Protein
Helps build and repair muscles, supports recovery, and satisfies hunger
Mainly found in meat, beans, and milk food groups, it includes fish, lean meats, nuts, and soy products
Fat
Supports brain health, hormone function, and helps your body to absorb vitamins
Concentrated in butter, margarine, and oil, but also found in meat, dairy, seeds, avocados, and some grains
Fruits & Vegetables
Provides vitamins, minerals, and fiber that supports immunity and digestion
This includes fresh, frozen, dried, or canned fruits and vegetables. 100% fruit juice is also in this catagory
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A balanced diet looks different for everyone. It is unlikely you will consume all four food groups at once. A good goal is to strive to get most of the groups on your plate at mealtime. It is important you stay consistent rather than strive to be perfect.

Student Friendly Snack Ideas:

Don't forget to hydrate!

Hydration helps maintain energy and improves focus. It also helps maintain your overall health. Staying hydrated can help reduce headaches or feelings of fatigue.