Go Green!

Being mid February we are a quarter of the way into the semester and it is the beginning of exam time and for many of us that means staying up to study.  This leaves you up eating snacks, fourth meals and if you’re like me consuming lots of Biggby coffee.  Drinks and snacks loaded with sodium and sugar provide you with a quick burst of energy only to leave you feeling more sluggish later or the next morning. 

Be Spartan Green and then some by incorporating dark green fruits and vegetables into your snacks and meal time that will leave you with lasting energy throughout your day.  (Unfortunately this does not mean a midnight run for Shamrock shakes from McDonalds.)   You can use the Food Tracker at myplate.gov to track your meals, physical activity and target food groups, it’s simple, easy and free!  To use SuperTracker to see how you’re servings stack up visit, https://www.choosemyplate.gov/SuperTracker/foodtracker.aspx