This week the National Nutrition Month MyPlate Spotlight is PROTEIN!! Due to a massive snow storm and a beautiful snow day, we had to cancel the Spotlight event this. After spring break we will be combining protein with grains to end National Nutrition Month! Now for our weekly Healthy Hack, brought to us by SGA: Protein is one of the most hyped up food groups, and for some very good reasons! It helps to build, repair, and maintain lean muscle, strong bones, and bodily tissues. Most college students have no problem getting enough protein in their diets through meat, beans, eggs, and lentils. The major concern is less about getting enough protein and more about getting enough variety. Many people get in a protein rut and eat the same source of protein day in and day out (a lot of the time it's chicken). But much like how eating different types of fruits and vegetables provides different nutrients, eating different source of protein provides different nutrients and antioxidants as well! In the Dining Hall you can switch up your protein routine with:
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