Housing • Dining • Hospitality

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LiveWell Meals:

Look for new, RD-approved, healthy menu items this quarter. These meals are designed to contribute to your overall health and wellness. For more information about LiveWell meals, visit: http://wellness.ucsd.edu/LiveWellFoods.shtml

 

Guidelines/Nutrition Criteria

  • LiveWell means RD-approved: All LiveWell recipes will be reviewed and nutrient analyzed via software programs (Food Processor SQL or FoodPro) by the registered dietitian (RD.)  These recipes contribute to an individual’s wellness and fit into a healthy lifestyle.

  • LiveWell Healthy Weight – main dishes have fewer than 400 calories, side dishes have fewer than 250 calories.

  • LiveWell High Fiber – recipe contains 5 grams or more of fiber per serving.

  • LiveWell Calcium Source – recipe contains 150mg or more of calcium per serving.

  • LiveWell Low Bad Fat – recipe has 5 grams or fewer of saturated fat and no trans fat.

  • LiveWell Lower Sodium - main dishes have fewer than 500 mg per serving, side dishes have fewer than 350 mg per serving.

Here are some sample LiveWell meals:

Indian-Spiced Eggplant & Cauliflower Stew (vegetarian)
Serving Size: 1 1/3 cups         Calories: 200      Fat: 6g       Fiber: 8g

Baked Tilapia with Shirazi Salad

Serving Size: 5 oz          Calories: 219       Fat: 6g      Protein: 38g

Pasta Alla Casalinga (Vegetarian)

Serving Size: 10oz        Calories: 380      Fat: 19g          Fiber: 4g

Lime Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

Serving Size: 4oz          Calories: 285      Fat: 3g             Fiber: 7g

 

Nutrition:

Part of being a resident on campus means eating good and feeling great. To assist with this, you have access to your very own professional Registered Dietitian: HDH’s RD Becky McDivitt.

You’ll see a lot of her around campus for RD in da House program, when she visits Dining restaurants to chat, introduce healthy snacks, and offer nutritional advice.

Check out the Top 10 Must Eat Foods from Dining Services