Quinoa Breakfast Bowl at Sprouts

Your New Year’s resolutions may be a distant memory by now, but it’s still important to keep up with healthy eating and exercise – and not just because your mother told you to eat your greens. There are numerous benefits to taking the time to look after your physical well-being, such as an increased mood, better focus and enhanced memory (to help you ace those exams). Here are some simple ways to incorporate healthy eating and exercise into your lifestyle on campus:

Running

Looking for a free way to get some exercise in between lectures and studying? Take a break and go for a run! Our campus sits on the beautiful endowment lands, which also include Pacific Spirit Park. The Ubyssey have compiled a handy trail guide here.

Going to the Gym

If working out in the gym is more your style, UBC has you covered. On the lower (free) end of the spectrum there is the Aquatic Centre which boasts swimming pools and a small gym downstairs, all free with your student card. Next up is the Bird Coop, which offers a large selection of exercise equipment (and a climbing wall!) all for the low price of $30/term. Gold’s Gym in the University Village also offer a range of membership options.

Eating Out

Head over to the SUB basement for some healthy and tasty food from Sprouts. This vegetarian, student-run cafe serves delicious, healthy, local, organic and fair-trade meals throughout the day, and even provides a by donation lunch on Fridays!

Cooking

Whip up healthy meals at home using the local, organic and affordable produce from the UBC Farm. Start out by sampling goods at one of the many farm markets held throughout the year. You could also enrol in the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, where you’ll receive a weekly box of fresh produce straight from the farm. You could even consider splitting the membership with a friend.

Any other ideas for healthy living on campus?

– Ivan Yastrebov, Communications and Marketing

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