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Providing you ways to stay healthy when time is against you
10 Healthy Eating Tips Lazy Students Will Appreciate
- Eating healthy does NOT mean dieting
Focus on adding whole nutritious foods instead of restricting the “bad” ones.
And choose healthy foods that you actually love to eat. (They exist.)
Don’t let your class schedule dictate your meals.
Stock your dorm with all of the snacks that aren’t junk food.
Always keep an emergency granola bar in your backpack for when you’re "hangry".
Sneak protein into every meal or snack to stay fuller longer.
Fill half your plate with your favorite salad or veggies first.
Use your fist as a portion-size guide for protein, whole grains, fruits, and fats.
Try not to drink your calories.
Crazy for Berry
Fight the Urge
Banana Nut Smoothie Recipe
- Place the banana, oats, almond meal, milk, greek yogurt, cinnamon, honey and about 1 1/2 tablespoons walnuts in the blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a jar and garnish with crushed walnuts and a few banana slices.
GREEK YOGURT for Champion benefits
If you are looking for a thicker, creamer version of your regular yogurt, try Greek yogurt, which comes in flavours or in plain. Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and probiotics while remaining low in sodium and carbohydrates. Its also extreme versatile allowing you to eat it as a snack or incorporate it in recipes, desserts and smoothies. Greek Yogurt has many benefits along with a taste that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
6 ounces fettuccine
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Over medium high heat, stir the cream and the lemon juice in a medium sized pot to blend. Bring to a gentle simmer, add the butter and cook just until the butter melts, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
- Add the pasta to the pot and toss. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the pasta, toss again over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.