Staying healthy in university can be tough! Whether it is because your fridge is too small, your roommate lives off junk food, or it may be easier to shop at fast food restaurants or eat in the cafeteria. Eating that way isn’t necessarily cheaper, or healthier. But never fear! With these dorm-friendly snacks you’ll be ready to tackle your day with a bunch of energy and a full stomach. All you’ll need is a microwave and a toaster.

Who wants S’more?

          S’mores for breakfast? Heck yes! A little oatmeal with a kick will be perfect for those early morning workouts or study sessions before class. Adding chocolate or marshmallows to your breakfast won’t hurt you, especially if it’s in moderation. This delicious recipe should help you kick-start your day full of energy, until lunchtime.

          Microwave oats and water together, for 2 minutes on high. Stir until thick. Add in cinnamon. Top with chocolate chips, marshmallows and a graham cracker. And you’re in heaven!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Tbsp Mini Dark Chocolate Chips
• 1/3 Cup Whole Grain Oats
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Jumbo Marshmallow (cut up)
• 1/4 Large Whole Grain Graham Cracker

Banana Breakfast Bread!?

          My personal favorite, Banana Breakfast Bread, is perfect for pretty much any time! Late night studying, pre-workout snack, you name it. This simple treat will keep you going and it is so easy to make! Toast your bread, cut up a banana, drizzle a little honey on top and a dash of cinnamon. If you’re feeling extra daring, add some chunky peanut butter.

Ingredients:

• 1 Slice Whole Grain Toast
• 1/2 Banana Sliced and Mashed
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon Toast Seasoning
• Drizzle of yummy honey!

by Emese Leta

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12 Reasons Why I Like Cheese Better Than Pretty Much Anything Else

1.Brie tastes even better when melted than when solid
2.Cheddar can be white or yellow
3.You can eat cheese with every meal of the day or even a snack
4.Cheese tastes good with other things and good alone
5.There are special plates meant just for cheese
6.My aunt makes a great bread bowl with melted cheese inside
7.Grilled cheese tastes even better with ranch (my other favourite food)
8.Once Beyonce ate cheese
9.Cheez-whiz is the condiment version of cheese. Few foods have their own condiments
10.The average american consumes 33 lbs of cheese annually. I consume 33 lbs of cheese weekly
11.Cheese can be any type of fancy you want it to be
12.Cheese will be always be there for you
TLDR Cheese is sacred and should not be disrespected

-Teal imbeau

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Don’t want to travel to Safeway? Birtto and others can help you.

It’s time for class. You wake up, and look in the fridge. You manage to find some waffles, but you know that you need to go grocery shopping after class today. Unfortunately, it started raining(as expected of Raincouver), and you feel exhausted after stening to your professors’ crazy lectures. You don’t really want to make the special trip out to Save-on-Foods to buy some food, but you know that you need to. The struggle is real.

Does this sound all too familiar to you? Even with all the technological breakthroughs and lifestyle changes in the past couple of decades, grocery shopping hasn’t shown much improvement in terms of convenience.

BUT, there are options for you! There are now companies that allow you to grocery shop online and have all your food delivered straight to your doorstep which is just as economical as physically shopping. Birtto, a company which specializes on UBC students, is someone who can help you. Check them out at their website HERE 

By Irene Chen

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