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The Dorm Room Diet by
The 10-Step Program for Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Plan That Really Works The Dorm Room Diet Revised and Updated Edition Figuring out how to eat right and stay healthy on your own can be hard! Here is help from someone who's been there. Like many girls, Daphne Oz struggled with her weight as a teenager and hated the extreme restrictions of fad diets. She wanted to find a healthy lifestyle solution that would let her enjoy a full college experience without packing on the proverbial Freshman 15. But could it be done With the help of her father and grandfather, both cardiac surgeons, and her mother and grandmother, both holistic nutrition advisors, Daphne developed a whole new approach to managing her weight. How well did it work You be the judge: In her first semester of college, she not only skipped the typical beer-and-pizza-fueled weight gain--she lost 10 pounds and became healthier than she had ever been. The transition to college life presents a golden opportunity to seize control of your health for good, and now the secrets of Daphne's success are available to you in The Dorm Room Diet. Getinspired. Getinformed. Getstarted! In this revised and updated edition of her national bestseller, Daphne shows you how to: stop eating out of emotional need navigate the most common danger zones for unhealthy eating, such as eating on the run, late-night studying, sporting events, and parties get the exercise you need, even in your dorm room choose vitamins and supplements wisely Daphne also includes recipes that you can prepare in your dorm room or kitchen (including vegan and gluten-free dishes), and an informative, new section on "conscious eating," explaining how your food choices affect your health and the planet. The Dorm Room Diet will empower you to use your newfound independence to create a healthy lifestyle while in college--and for the rest of your life.
The Everything Healthy College Cookbook by
Forget fast food. Forget the dining hall. In this bookbook, you'll find 300 great-tasting, good-for-you recipes designed to help you eat well in and out of the dorm. Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast WrapsToasted Cheese and Turkey SandwichesApricot RiceAsian Chicken SaladFresh Tomato with Angel Hair PastaMango Citrus SalsaTriple Chocolate CupcakesChock full of money-saving tips, cooking techniques, and culinary shortcuts, this all-in-one cookbook is all you need to eat well on a budget. With full nutritional breakdowns as well as a wide range of low-fat, vegetarian, and vegan offerings, this college-proof collection of mouthwatering recipes gives you the tasty nutritional boost you need, even when you're stressed out and sleep deprived. So put down that take-out menu and prepare to eat well--on the cheap. Find such tasty options as: Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Wraps Toasted Cheese and Turkey Sandwiches Asian Chicken Salad Fresh Tomatoe with Angel Hair Pasta Mango Citrus Salsa Triple Chocolate Cupcakes AUTHOR: Nicole Cormier is a registered dietician and owner of the nutrition counselling company Delicious Living Nutrition. SELLING POINTS: During their first semester, nearly one in four freshmen gain an average of 10 pounds Includes 300 recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or fewer - perfect for busy college students!
$5 a Meal College Cookbook by
Say goodbye to the dining hall! Need a break from the monotony of your meal plan? Can't afford to waste money on lukewarm takeout? Well, now you can ditch the dining hall's soggy excuse for the Monday-night special thanks to this appetite-saving book packed with cheap, easy, and delicious recipes. Offering up more than 300 hassle-free dishes, this cookbook will not only satisfy your hunger but your meager bank account, too! Whether you need a morning-after greasy breakfast, a cram-session snack, or date-night entree, here you'll find ideas for everything you crave, including: Western Omelet Asian Lettuce Wraps Easy Eggplant Parmesan Simple Pepper Steak Decadent Apple Crisp Saving you from overcooked, overpriced, and dull dishes, if you have to buy a book for college, this is required reading.
Good and Cheap by
By showing that kitchen skill, and not budget, is the key to great food, Good and Cheap will help you eat well--really well--on the strictest of budgets. Created for people who have to watch every dollar--but particularly those living on the U.S. food stamp allotment of $4.00 a day--Good and Cheap is a cookbook filled with delicious, healthful recipes backed by ideas that will make everyone who uses it a better cook. From Spicy Pulled Pork to Barley Risotto with Peas, and from Chorizo and White Bean Ragù to Vegetable Jambalaya, the more than 100 recipes maximize every ingredient and teach economical cooking methods. There are recipes for breakfasts, soups and salads, lunches, snacks, big batch meals--and even desserts, like crispy, gooey Caramelized Bananas. Plus there are tips on shopping smartly and the minimal equipment needed to cook successfully. And when you buy one, we give one! With every copy of Good and Cheap purchased, the publisher will donate a free copy to a person or family in need. Donated books will be distributed through food charities, nonprofits, and other organizations. You can feel proud that your purchase of this book supports the people who need it most, giving them the tools to make healthy and delicious food. An IACP Cookbook Awards Winner.
Eating healthily while on campus or commuting can be difficult. Depending on if you are in a dorm room or at home or in your own apartment, all of these situations have factors that impact your diet. It is important to make sure to eat and think about nutrition each day, but we understand that this can be difficult. We have pulled together some options for cookbooks on a budget, how to cook in your dorm room, as well as how to find food on campus.
Here are some helpful tips for mindful eating from Harvard University Health:
1. Come to the table with an appetite— but not when ravenously hungry. If you skip meals, you may be so eager to get anything in your stomach that your first priority is filling the void instead of enjoying your food.
2. Start with a small portion. It may be helpful to limit the size of your plate to nine inches or less.
3. Appreciate your food. Pause for a minute or two before you begin eating to contemplate everything and everyone it took to bring the meal to your table. Silently express your gratitude for the opportunity to enjoy delicious food and the companions you're enjoying it with.
4. Bring all your senses to the meal. When you're cooking, serving, and eating your food, be attentive to color, texture, aroma, and even the sounds different foods make as you prepare them. As you chew your food, try identifying all the ingredients, especially seasonings.
5. Take small bites. It's easier to taste food completely when your mouth isn't full. Put down your utensil between bites.
6. Chew thoroughly. Chew well until you can taste the essence of the food. (You may have to chew each mouthful 20 to 40 times, depending on the food.) You may be surprised at all the flavors that are released.
7. Eat slowly. If you follow the advice above, you won't bolt your food down. Devote at least five minutes to mindful eating before you chat with your tablemates.
