Happy National Soy Foods Month

April is National Soy Foods Month! Check out the versatility of soy:

• Soy milk or yogurt is an excellent source of protein and calcium on-the-go that can be found at any of our Markets

• Add some locally-produced San Diego Soy Dairy Tofu on your salad next time you’re in a Dining Services Restaurant to top off your salad. The possibilities are endless!

In addition to being a stellar protein source, soy is also relatively low in calories and total fat. The minimal fat it does contain is naturally occurring from plant sources, which helps protect your heart and lower your cholesterol levels over time. Believe me, it’s something you will be thankful for in your 30s!

If you’re new to soy, check out the simple suggestions from one of our fellow guest bloggers, Evelyn Nash, on how to incorporate this superfood in your diet today!

 2-Ingredient Chocolate Milkshake

HAPPY NATIONAL SOY FOODS MONTH!!!

What better way to celebrate than with a chocolate milkshake right?!?! I would be lying if I told you that I don't crave a nice creamy chocolate milkshake from In-and-Out but I found an easy (and healthy!) way to duplicate it.  This is one of my favorite recipes to make because it could not be any simpler (just 2 ingredients) and it’s something you can feel good about treating yourself to. Plus, you can use your Dining Dollars and pick up the ingredients at your Neighborhood Market.

All you need is:

8 oz of Chocolate Soy Milk

1 Banana

All you do is:

1. Slice banana and freeze for at least 4 hours.

2. Place frozen banana slices in blender and add chocolate soy milk.

3. Blend until nice and smooth!

There you have it: the simplest and healthiest chocolate milkshake ever.

You can even further customize it by adding protein powder, extra chocolate, or another fruit like strawberries (chocolate strawberry milkshake? yes please!)  Whatever you decide take the time to celebrate National Soy Foods Month and reward yourself for all of your hard work.

Happy Spring!

Evelyn

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Healthy Microwave Egg-Scrambler

Happy Friday Folks!

Today we start off our first EVER guest blogger! Say hello to Evelyn and read on to see her tips & tricks to eating healthy on campus.

Healthy Microwave Egg-Scrambler

 

The health benefits of eggs are seemingly endless.  They are rich in protein, essential nutrients (like choline, selenium, biotin, vitamin B12 and riboflavin), and they help you keep full for longer.  But without a full kitchen enjoying this superfood becomes a little more difficult.  I would like to introduce you to egg-scramblers!  All of the ingredients for this recipe can be found on campus and you simply need a microwave to make it.  At first, I was skeptical of microwaving my eggs, however the end result is just as fluffy and satisfying as any restaurant omelet.  Whether you want to start your day with a filling meal or enjoy breakfast for dinner, follow these simple steps to fuel your hectic days.

 

You will need:

1 Microwave safe bowl

1 egg  (or 1/4 of egg whites)
1/3 cup of desired filling (I used artichoke hearts, spinach, and onions from the dining hall's salad bar, but you can choose any combination of vegetables you would like)

You simply:

1) Chop your ingredients into smaller pieces.  BUT if you are using ingredients from the salad bar you can skip this step because they are already cut for you.

2) Put ingredients in the bottom of a microwave bowl and pour your egg over.

3) Thoroughly stir the mixture and then microwave it for 1 minute.

4) Remove scrambler and stir again (please note it is not fully cooked at this time!).

5) Microwave scrambler for one more minute.

6) Remove from microwave and enjoy with whole wheat toast and a piece of a fruit for the perfect meal.

 

 

 

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