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Welcome to Healthy Eating!
Take advantage of all the healthy choices and programs that Ithaca Dining Services has to offer! Each month look for selected topic to focus on healthy eating through our Balance, Mind, Body, and Soul program with related activities including guest speakers, information, and quizzes.
Healthy Eating topics for the 2008 – 2009 school year:
August: Introduction of Balance Mind, Body, and Soul
Balance, mind, body, and soul is a holistic or integrated approach to wellness and fitness that considers the whole person. Fitness and wellness are a balance of lifestyle choices and events-physical, mental, and environmental. Wellness is unique to each individual. Knowledge is key. It may be easier than you thought. Experiencing new things-a sport you haven't done before, a food you haven't tried, a new idea you never thought about, or a creative way of approaching a problem like stress-may also help you to balance and define your wellness goals.
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September: Healthy Snacking on the go & Better Breakfast Month
It seems as college students we are constantly on the go, running and rushing to class, practice, work, or study dates. We tend to grab the most convenient food choices, although they may not be the healthiest and with crammed schedules, our meals tend to become distorted. This month is focused on changing those bad habits and finding convenient, healthy choices for late nights and early mornings. In addition, we will learn the importance of breakfast and how to schedule healthy, satisfying meals even into the busiest and most chaotic of school days.
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October: National Vegetarian Month & Get Creative with your Food
Let's get creative! This month honors vegetarians and allows you to try new foods that you may realize you can't live without! Our campus dining halls offer great choices for vegetarians and allow students to get creative with meals. Make different salad combinations, try tofu, or make a conscious effect to check food labels. Our dining services make it easy to eat healthier and be adventurous. So this month, get creative and challenge yourself to be open-minded when it comes to eating healthier.
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Fall Harvest Saute
Baked Rigatoni with Eggplant
November: Good. Better. Best. (Misconceptions)
Sometimes we may think something is a healthy choice but are you sure it's the healthiest? Misconceptions are easily made when it comes to food and this month we are looking at how to avoid them! When eating in the dining halls, check nutrition information for the foods you are eating; you will be amazed at choices that you may think are healthy and nutritious. Challenge yourself this month and be conscious of the meals you choose; misconceptions are everywhere!
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December: Heathly Eating through the Holidays
We tend to associate holidays with food! Holidays tend to also bring weight gain as we all like to allow ourselves the sweets and treats we don't get throughout the year! This month, we have innovated ways to eat healthy and still enjoy the holiday season. With guidelines for balanced eating through the holidays to healthy holiday gift ideas, this month is full of fun ideas and positive choices!
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January / February: America Heart Healthy Month
Do you know how to keep your heart healthy? Our heart has a hefty full-time job as it beats 24 hours a day seven days a week. Our heart is a muscle and just like other muscles throughout our bodies, the heart needs a good workout to keep up its strength and stamina. This month we will learn how activity and healthy eating benefits our heart health and the longevity of our lives. We will also cover healthy eating when eating out, the basics of the food pyramid, and how to make balanced choices in the dining halls!
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March: National Nutrition Month & Introduction to the Food Pyramid
March is one of the best months out of the entire year because it's all about nutrition! The American Dietetic Association (ADA) launches an educational campaign every March dedicated to helping individuals recognize the importance of making good food choices and developing sound eating and exercise habits. This March the theme is "Get a Taste of Nutrition" with the main points being the importance of nutrition as a key component of good health, along with physical activity. This month also focuses on healthy dieting for spring break and guidelines for safer use of alcohol.
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April / May: The Color of Food
You may not think the color of food has much importance when it comes to healthy eating but it does! Fruits and vegetables are full of beautiful colors and bursting with nutrients. This month will focus on eating a variety of color, as well as guidelines for safe picnics and tailgates, along with easy recipes and convenient grocery shopping lists! Don't forget that summer is just around the corner and lots of fruits and vegetables will be in season; be creative and explore the world of color!
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If you have a questions regarding healthy eating, please email Ithaca Dining Services at dine@ithaca.edu.
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