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Let’s face it we all are trying to eat healthy, but when push comes to shove in pinch sometimes, because of our busy schedules, eating out may be our only option. But just because you’re sitting in a McDonalds it doesn’t mean you have to always go right for that Big Mac. There surprisingly are so many health conscious choices at almost every restaurant you plan on dining out at.  PANERA          Lets start with Panera, one of my all time favorites. There are so many yummy classics so high in fat and sodium but some are very reasonable and won’t kill your diet. I usually stick with the pick two deal that Panera offers, it’s great, you g et two smaller options from their HUGE menu selection.  EAT THIS: 1.           Fuji Apple Chicken no cheese (220 calories) Paired with Low-fat chicken noodle (80 calories) 2.         Asian Sesame Chicken (240 calories) Pai...

mental health: n    1.    Mental health encompasses all the psychological aspects of your wellbeing, including your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties, the quality of your relationships, and the way you feel about yourself.    2.    The way you think and feel and your ability to deal with ups and downs. In an ideal world everyone would be in total control of his or her emotions. But guess what? We don’t live in a perfect world and people let their emotions get the best of them sometimes. This definitely isn’t a bad thing! Anyone can make simple changes that have a huge impact on their mental health and wellbeing. Below are a few cool tips to ensuring mental health! 1.)    Talk about your feeling Sounds corny, but talking about your feelings or where your mind is at can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled. It’s part of taking charge of your wellbeing and doi...

We’ve all been there, standing in the middle of the grocery store, hungry, wanting to cook something but have no idea what ingredients to buy.   Or even worse it’s 7PM, you’re home and all your cabinets are completely empty… didn’t you just go food shopping like yesterday?!? And wait let me guess your next move is picking up the phone to order a pizza from the Nick’s. I definitely am that person, these past three years at Rowan I’ve had more unsuccessful ShopRite trips than I can admit to. I’ve had my fair share of buying milk and only using it once before it curdles and I’ve definitely experienced opening the refrigerator to the sight of moldy cheese. Grocery shopping doesn’t have to be difficult or overly expensive! Also it’s totally easy to be health conscious without breaking the bank. Here’s the thing, before stepping into the grocery store you need a plan, and no that doesn’t mean scribbling up a shopping list in the car on your Dunkin receipt. You need a...

In the past ten years avocados have been growing in popularity in the United States. Americans are referring to it as “the new bacon”, you can put it on anything. The truth is that avocados have been around for centuries and can be dated back to 10,000BC. The health benefits of avocados are astonishingly good for you. They provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid.  One of the best recipes with avocado as the main ingredient is Guacamole. My grandma (abuela) taught my mom and now my mom has passed the recipe down to me. Every time I go to a party or make it for friends they can’t get enough. With football season heating up this is a quick, easy and healthy recipe to make for everyone.  Ingredients: 1-2 Avocados  1 Tomato  3 Green Onions  Handful of Cilantro 1 Jalapeño Pepper  1 Table Spoon of Olive Oil  1 Tea Spoon of Sea Salt  Steps: Mash the avocados in ...

Hello Rowan Community, I’m pleased to announce the Rowan Rec Center is starting a blog. Our goal for this blog is to create a fun and welcoming environment for the Rowan Community. Before we get started I want to introduce who is behind the scene.  Erica M : Is a Marketing Assistant and Blogger. Melissa V : Is a Marketing Assistant and Blogger.  Dory B : Photographer. Tyler C : Graphic Designer  Stephanie G: Graphic Designer  Megan R : Graphic Designer (Left to right: Erica M, Dory B, Megan R, Tyler C, Stephanie G and Melissa V) As a team we work together to produce content that engages, educates and entertains our members. We hope to see you stick around and enjoy our blog.  Coming Soon : Healthy tips, recipes, spot lights, upcoming programs and more. RUrec’n? We are.  - Melissa V