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Autumn Butternut Squash Risotto
Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (peeled and cubed) Sage leaves 1 tablespoon thyme 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 300g Arborio risotto rice 1.5 liters (~6 cups) vegetable stalk 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1/2 lemon OPTIONAL: nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat your oven to 350°F with a fan-assisted or convection setting. While the oven preheats, peel and dice the butternut squash into small cubes. Place them on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, 2-3 cho


Add – don't subtract! Tips for convenient yet satisfying meals
Starting the transition towards a healthier diet can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to fall down the rabbit hole of cutting down on your...


Discover the Power of Togetherness in Fitness
Being a university student is far from easy. The pile of unfinished assignments grows larger, and the deadlines creep up before we even realize it. When it comes to motivation, many find it challenging to stick to a goal or a plan. This challenge to stay motivated can persist in all aspects of life, from schoolwork to household chores to physical activity. Physical activity and fitness often get put on the back burner and are easily forgotten about when the to-do lists keep g


7 Tips to Help You Spend Critically
1. Make a list Make more informed spending decisions by listing non-essential items you want to buy and imposing a two-week waiting rule...


Hearty Pasta Soup
Ingredients 2 cups elbow pasta 1/2 cup dried split peas 1/4 cup dried lentils 2 tablespoons dried minced onion 1 teaspoon dried parsley...


Vegan Grain Bowl
This easy grain bowl has so much to love--sweet potatoes, protein-packed chickpeas, creamy avocado and homemade tahini dressing. Make the full recipe on the weekend and pack into individual serving containers for ready-to-go lunches for school/work all week. This recipe yields 4 servings. Recipe adapted from: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/258091/vegan-buddha-bowl/ Ingredients 1 sweet potato, peeled if desired, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil


Lentil Brown Rice Soup
Ingredients 1 cup lentils of your choice 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice 1/2 cup green dried split peas 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tbsp dried...


Why you should try a 5km run/jog
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can gain some incredible health benefits. For instance, movement can improve brain health, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to perform activities of daily living. Additional benefits include reductions in short-term feelings of anxiety and facilitate better s
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