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Hello, fellow foodies! I’m back this week for another recipe roundup, this time with some cozy recipes requiring minimal prep and minimal stress. The holiday season is finally here, which means it’s time to bust out the cozy sweaters, Christmas movies, and festive mugs. However, along with all of the holiday festivities comes studying for finals, shopping for gifts, traveling, busy schedules, and long days that make you wanna throw the towel in and just order take-out by the time they’re finally over. Here are some easy and cozy recipes to throw together this holiday season that will leave you feeling nourished, warm, and glad you cooked after all!  1.Slow Cooker White Chicken & Quinoa Chili via Eat Yourself Skinny: http://www.eatyourselfskinny.com/white-chicken-quinoa-chili/ 2.10 Minute Healthy Crispy Chicken and Avocado Wraps via Gimme Delicious: http://gimmedelicious.com/2016/03/05/crispy-chicken-and-avocado-wraps/#respond 3.Vegan Loaded Sweet Potato via Kara Lydon, the Foodie Dietitian: https://karalydon.com/recipes/main-course/vegan-loaded-sweet-potato/#_a5y_p=2963136  4. Southwest Chicken and Quinoa Bowl via Frugal Mom Eh: http://www.frugalmomeh.com/2016/07/southwest-chicken-quinoa-lunch-bowl.html 5. BBQ Sweet Potato Pizza via Vegan Richa: https://www.veganricha.com/2017/08/bbq-sweet-potato-pizza.html 6. Mexican Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Skillet via Recipe Runner: https://reciperunner.com/mexican-chicken-sweet-potato-black-bean-skillet/  7. Spiralized Zucchini, Quinoa, and Turkey Sausage Stuffed Peppers via Foodie Crush: https://www.foodiecrush.com/spiralized-zucchini-quinoa-sausage-stuffed-peppers/ 8. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili via Eat Yourself Skinny: http://www.eatyourselfskinny.com/slow-cooker-butternut-squash-and-farro-chili/ 9. Cashew Chicken Quinoa Bake via Fit Foodie Finds: https://fitfoodiefinds.com/2015/08/cashew-chicken-quinoa-bake/#_a5y_p=4193440  10. Sweet Potato Nachos via Fit Foodie Finds: https://fitfoodiefinds.com/2017/01/video-southwestern-sweet-potato-nachos/ I hope you enjoy this recipe roundup and that you get some meal inspiration to carry you through the holiday season! Go ahead and add those ingredients to your grocery list so that you have them on hand, and get ready to cook up some cozy dishes. Have a great finals week and holiday vacation! Kacey ClarkFreshman. SDSU. Foods and Nutrition.
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Finals are upon us, which is definitely a stressful time for every student, but have no fear, because I’m here with some tips to perk up and sharpen up so you can make the most of your endless hours in the library!
I hope some or all of these tips were helpful :) I know all you health-freaks are studying your butts off right now and I wish you all the best of luck on finals. Remember, take care of yourself for this last little push and you’ll be physically and mentally able to enjoy your winter holidays! Sources: https://sleep.org/articles/how-losing-sleep-affects-your-body-mind/ https://www.superfoods-for-superhealth.com/blue-green-algae.html Oona AlbertsonJunior. SDSU. Foods and Nutrition Major Finals are finally here...and that means stress, stress, coffee, and more stress! Here are some tips to keep you healthy and on top of your self-care game during this busy time of the semester. 1. Make a game plan. Write down a list of everything that you want to accomplish during the day, including which assignments you want to tackle, upcoming tests and study plans, deadlines, and any events or meetings. This will help you see the overall objectives, and whether or not you’re putting too much on your plate. Too many things on your Monday to-do list? Figure out which ones can be put off and schedule them for another day! Another tip: instead of cramming last minute, try studying for tests a little bit at a time; for example, focus on a chapter or two a day for each class. This will help you apportion your workload into manageable fragments and make the task of studying for finals far less daunting! 2. Write down positive affirmations. Stressful times can really cause us to question ourselves and our abilities, so make it a point to write down a positive affirmation every day. Write it in a place where you know you will see it often, such as in your planner, on your calendar, on your desk, on a sticky note on the fridge, or on the bathroom mirror, so that it will catch your eye several times throughout the day. You can find examples on a positive affirmation app, get ideas from Pinterest, or simply create your own. Encouragement and inspiration can really motivate you to tackle your to-do list. You can also ask your friends or roommates to check in with you to make sure you’re staying on track. Gently, of course! 3. Eat satisfying meals and snacks. When I say “satisfying”, I mean foods that you genuinely enjoy, are nourishing, and will give you sustained energy. This can be especially hard to do during finals season, when all you wanna do is drink some coffee and hit the books, but will really ensure that your brain has enough sustained energy to endure long hours of classwork and studying. Focus on healthy fats, plenty of protein, and filling foods that will help you power through. Snacks are also an important way to sustain energy, so pack some healthy options with you on your way to class or the library, such as fruit and nut butter, a protein bar, or veggies and hummus. Stock up so you always have these on hand! 4. Make time for YOU! Yes, you can have fun during finals week. Plan on leaving the last two hours of your night open to do whatever it is that you want to do, whether it be watching a good movie, reading a book, creating something, or spending time with a friend. Knowing that the two-hour break is in your schedule, and then actually giving yourself this much needed break after a long day of hard work will help to rejuvenate and relax you before bed so that you don’t feel like you just got hit by a train full of textbooks when you wake up the next morning! 5. Get a good night’s sleep. This is especially important. You may be the king or queen of pulling all-nighters, but this may prove costly when it comes down to how you’ll feel in the thick of finals week, when productivity is necessary. Aim to get at least 7 hours of sleep per night so that your brain can really soak in all of the information you have been working so hard to retrieve and so that you can have enough energy to tackle your to-do list and tests. The aforementioned point about leaving the last two hours of the night for yourself will help you wind down after a hard day of work, so make sure to incorporate some fun and playfulness into your day to ease you into a good night’s sleep. Avoiding screens for the last hour before bed will also help you get quality sleep. Finals don’t have to be frightening; by following these five tips you can emerge from finals week like a champion and put all of your unnecessary worries to rest. With a little bit of time management and a whole lot of self-compassion, anything is possible...even passing biochem! Good luck on finals you healthy, hummus-wielding warriors! Kacey ClarkFreshman. SDSU. Foods and Nutrition. Alright, whip out the fairy lights and mistletoe because it’s December, people!! To celebrate the season I thought I would share a seasonal recipe that my mom used this past Thanksgiving and is to freaking die for. Winter squash is in full swing, so what better than a super tasty butternut squash soup? You can find the recipe below, pair it with your favorite sandwich and/or salad for an ideal winter meal. To make a vegan version like my goddess of a mother did for me, simply leave out the brown butter and replace the sour cream with vegan sour cream. According to her the vegan sour cream, “would make a pretty dollop” so I highly recommend. INGREDIENTS
Source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1857-thomas-kellers-butternut-squash-soup-with-brown-butter?regi=1&join_cooking_newsletter=false®ister=email&auth=register-email Oona AlbertsonJunior. SDSU. Foods and Nutrition. |
