Drink Water!

Did you know that your body weight is almost 60 percent water? Our bodies are made up of majority water, why would you deprive yourself of something that is so essential to your body?

Our body loses water simply through breathing, sweating, and digestion so it's important that we replenish our body by drinking fluids and eating foods containing water.

How much water should you drink a day to stay healthy? A lot of people would say 8 cups a day for the average person. As long as you are drinking water when you are thirsty and eating foods containing water, you are doing it right.

Personally, I have a hard time drinking plain water. I've found putting fruit into my water helps me. Adding a couple pieces of fruits and herbs makes a health detox water. A slice of orange and a couple of blueberries provide a cup of vitamin C and antioxidants.  Photo from: The Peach Kitchen

Avocado on Toast

Start your morning with some nutritious avocado on toast 🥑
Simply sprinkle with some goat cheese and cilantro. This go-to breakfast meal is rich with healthy fats that every college student needs this midterm season        

Credits to @yasmin_eats on Instagram!         

                  

Yes! Chocolate is Good For You!

Dark Chocolate Almond Bark

Iron is a mineral that serves several important functions, its main being to carry oxygen throughout your body and making red blood cells. A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving contains 3.3 mg of iron, it's best to consume chocolate with a minimum of 70% cocoa to get the maximum benefits. 

Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. The health benefits of almonds include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. They can also reduce hunger and promote weight loss.

Cranberries are low in calories and high in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K.

Try some Dark Chocolate Almond Bark now!

Nutrient Need #2: Iron

Iron helps your body make red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body.

If you don't have enough iron in your diet, you're at risk of developing iron deficiency anemia.

Good sources of iron include meat, beans, nuts, dried fruit, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals, most dark-green leafy vegetables.

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Summer parfaits can be the ideal go-to snacks ☀️😋
Simply layer your fruits however you want, two layers of fresh fruits- peaches, raspberries and strawberries , coconut yogurt and turmeric granola #fruit #breakfast #delicious #collegefood #parfait #food #foodie

Photo credits: @jadoresmoothies on Instagram!

Avocado Toast Breakfast Recipe

Start your day off right with a nutritious filled breakfast!  Avocados are a great source of vitamin C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium.  eggs are a good source of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12, and minerals such as zinc, iron, and copper.

This avocado toast with egg is an easy recipe.  Start with some ripe avocados, mash your avocados in a bowl and add a bit of lemon juice, salt and pepper, spices, and fresh hers like cilantro for more flavor.  You then want to  grab a nice thick slice of toast and spread the avocado on top.  Then comes the eggs, above we have scrambled eggs, but the style of egg is up to your choosing.  When done cooking the egg, lay it on top of the avocado and viola your breakfast is ready to enjoy!

Avocados

#nutrition #healthy #breakfast #ezeats # delicious

 Dates are a good source of various vitamins and minerals, energy, sugar, and fiber. It also contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Snack on some dates for some morning energy before class!