Fresh off the farm; Meet The SAPatistas!!

Hi everyone!  Happy back from Spring Break!

I want to introduce you to a new student group!  I have had the pleasure of working with some of the folks from this group and I think they will be amazing partners!

  Photos from the UMD farm last summer.

Here they are in their own words...

 SAPatistas

Students currently employed by The Sustainable Agriculture Project (Also known as SAP) have formed a new student group, the SAPatistas.  The Sustainable Agriculture Project was created in 2009 to institute education, research, and community engagement around local food systems and food security in the western Lake Superior region.  Many of these incentives are accomplished through work at the UMD Farm and Orchard sites.  As student workers, the SAPatistas have all had the opportunity to be a part of accomplishing this mission.  Of course, there is still work to be done. 

The SAPatistas want to put their fresh veggies where their mouth is and work towards raising food awareness here on-campus. We know that healthy food doesn’t have to break your bank.  We believe that our classmates should have access to healthier choices.  Basically, we want to give students options that make tying their shoe seem like a challenge.   To do this, we want your help!  The SAPatistas are students with different majors, skill sets and passions.  To join, you don’t need any experience with food or farming, you just have to be a fan of Brussels’ sprouts (kidding).  The SAPatistas invite you to bring whatever you have to our table.        

If you’ve been curious about SAP, this is the perfect way to get a taste.  If you want to experience what it’s like to really be in touch with your food, get your hands dirty or partake in creating better food options for our student body.  

Spread the word. Join the movement!!

Contact info and updates can be found on the SAPatistas facebook page

Also check out SAP @:

Homepage: http://www.d.umn.edu/cscd/sap/main/index.php

Facebook: UMD Sustainable Agriculture Project

Would You Like to Have Dinner with the Dietitian?

Take advantage of this great opportunity with Jean, UMD's Dietitian. (open to everyone - students and faculty)

 

"The Healthy Food Fight - Dinner with the Dietitian"

Join UMD Dining Service's Dietitian Jean Rodvold for dinner & discussion at the Dining Center every Wednesday night from 5-6pm. Ask questions & get answers from a professional. While there is a planned topic, know that all discussions and questions are welcome!

 

When? Wednesday nights

Where? UMD Dining Center (on the right side near the window - look for the tables with tablecloths!)

What time? 5-6pm

For Who? All are welcome--students, faculty, staff & their families

 

Spring 2013 Schedule:

FEBRUARY: American Heart Month

2/6 Going Meatless--the what, why and how

2/13 Good Fat--Bad Fat

2/20 Sodium--an essential mineral or deadly seasoning?

2/27 Portion Distortion

MARCH: National Nutrition Month®  "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day"

3/6 Eating healthy with MyPlate at the DC

3/13 Registered Dietitian Day--Q&A

3/20 College life -- Eating on the go

3/20 SPRING BREAK

***Please note that you must purchase a meal to get into the Dining Center, cost for dinner is $8.90.

UMD's SSS Discussing the Relationship of Spirituality and Food presentation in the Community Tuesday

 If you happen to have an interest in food and spirituality then this might be a great event for you!
A relatively new student group on the UMD campus,
SSS - Students Seeking Spirituality,
is taking their presentation on the relationship between food and spirituality off campus to speak to a community based Food Education Group on Tuesday Feb 12th.


They gave you a taste of this presentation at UMD's FOOD DAY last year. Join us to take part in the full discussion .
Here's their synopsis... 

Nahom Abegaze and Jeff Pollari will be addressing the sacred relationship between spirituality and food. They plan to draw from personal experience, as well as relevant literature derived from a variety of disciplines, to highlight particularly spiritual practices regarding planting, harvesting, preparing, and consuming native foods.

Also, they will highlight particular lessons that they learned while participating in a local gardening initiative at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Additional information is sure to emerge through dialogue and will potentially highlight findings regarding water, its flouridization and corresponding adverse effects. These students are also avid spiritualists and will entertain additional questions and/or discussions regarding other spiritual concepts and ideas.

 

We invite you...
Tuesday February 12, 2013
6:30-8pm
at the Marshall Professional Building at 1301 Rice Lake Road in the main meeting room as you enter and to the right.
(Enter main entrance left of Sylvan Learning Center)
Contact Judy at breu0043@d.umn.edu if you have any questions

Finals Week and Holiday Eating Tips From Jean, UMD's Dietition

Jean our AWESOME dietitian has put together some fantastic guidelines for getting eating through stress during finals as week, which for many of us dovetails right into holiday celebrations.

Please remember that Jean is here for both staff and students. If you have questions about the food you are eating or need to be eating, she is a great resource.
Contact her at
rodvo005@d.umn.edu

FINALS

A few things to consider for staying healthy and minimizeing your stress during finals 


Caffeine- try to limit your caffeine intake to less than 500 mg a day. 

Regular brewed coffee has between 95-200mg of caffeine depending on the brand. 
Typical 16 oz latte has 150mg

16oz Starbucks Coffee has 330mg -  Starbucks tends to be higher in caffeine than some other brands of coffee.
Black tea - 8oz has 14-61mg
Green tea - 8oz has 24-40mg

A JUDY INTERLUDE - consider drinking green tea. You can have more of it, it tends to have a steadier UP without the crash.  You can have more and gain the health benefits as well. 

Sleep- make an effort to get the recommended 7-9 hours a night.

Breaks & Physical Activity  - Anywhere exercise
Cardio

›Running stairs

›Jogging in place/high knees

›Jumping Jacks

›Kickboxing 

 

›Flexibility

›Stretching

›Prop your foot up for deeper stretch

›Strength

›Triceps chair dips

›Isometric Bicep hold

›Pushups

›Plank

›Back extensions

›Crunch w/ twist

›Hip flexor

›Squats

HOLIDAY EATING TIPS

Ring in the Holidays the Healthy Way

10 tips to indulge intelligently this season

Jean Rodvold, UMD Food Coach and Dietition

1.      Rethink Your Expectations

Is it true the average person gains 5 lbs between Thanksgiving & New Year’s Day? While many people do gain weight over the holidays, a study from 2000 showed the average person gains between ¾ to 1 lb. Although it was not the majority, 14% of those studied did gain 5 lbs or more. Holiday weight gain is one reason that weight creeps up from year to year. If you’re long range goal is to lose weight, consider weight maintenance over the holidays.

2.      Stay Active!

One of the keys to successful weight maintenance is physical activity. Make an effort to move every day and keep regular exercise patterns. Realize that some days you will not make it to the gym, instead of worrying, do what you can with the time you have – start a new family tradition by going sledding, cross country skiing, or having a snowball fight. It can be difficult while traveling, but get back to your regular exercise routine when you get home.

3.      Take Stock

Survey the entire table before digging in. Decide which foods are worth eating and which you can ignore. Why waste calories on food that does not bring you pleasure?

4.      Portion Size

You can still enjoy all of your holiday favorites, but remember to:

-      Take a smaller portion

-      Eat slowly & Savor the flavor of the season

-      Avoid going back for seconds!

5.      Eat Your Calories

Holiday beverages can be loaded with calories, fat, and sugar. Opt for water or sugar free beverages when possible. Indulge on your favorites, but sip a large glass of water between every alcoholic drink, non-alcoholic punch, or eggnog. This will help you stay hydrated and drink fewer calories by the end of the night.

6.      Splurge on Something Meaningful

We all have special foods that we look forward to this time of year. Choose to eat your favorite holiday treat or side dish, but ignore the foods you enjoy least or are available all year long. (Keeping tip 4 in mind!)

7.      Don’t be a part of the “Clean Plate Club”

The age old saying “clean your plate” is exactly that – OLD! Don’t feel like you have to clean your plate. Leave a few bites of everything and only eat until you are satisfied but not overly full. Scale your hunger from 1 to 10, with 1 being ravenous and 10 being overly stuffed. You should stop eating when you feel you are between a 6 & 7.

8.      Don’t Skip Meals

Skipping meals in order to “save up” for a big holiday dinner may actually cause you to overeat. Instead, on the day you plan to have a larger holiday meal:

-      Eat smaller meals around the larger one

-      Make the other meals healthier

-      Include vegetables, fruits & whole grains

9.      Be Courteous

When hosting, include lower-calorie dishes & foods. When you are a guest, bring along a lower calorie dish to share. Be courteous of everyone’s health goals.

10.    Enjoy Company

Ever notice how people tend to gravitate toward the buffet table? This holiday season rally the gang around the fireplace, living room, or anywhere else. Don’t hang out near the food. This will help you cut back on mindless holiday snacking. Focus on spending time with the people you care about. While food is an integral part of our holiday celebrations, let’s remember it is not the focal point.

Thank you Jean!
(Iinformation from Jean Rodvold -  UMD Food Coach and Dietition)