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Most nights, college students are more likely to crack a textbook than a cookbook. Whether the though of whipping up filet mignon in a tiny dorm kitchen makes you squirm or a trip to the grocery store shreds your weekly budget, it’s tempting to skip culinary creations and go straight for the ramen. Luckily, there are plenty of web celebs who know just what you need: budget-friendly, quick and easy meals.
In college, food is convenient: you’ve got a dining hall, a café and a coffee shop all within a minute or two of your dorm, and a night in usually means a frozen dinner or a floor-wide pizza order. Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien gets it. She makes healthy cooking easy by combining fresh ingredients with easy-to-find staples. Sign up for their newsletter, and you’ll get shopping lists, nutrition tips and simple recipes sent to your inbox five days each week!
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Party-packed weekends can throw off a whole week of healthy eating. Sent every Friday, the Girls Bite Out email is packed with info to get you through a weekend of bar hopping. Miss an email? You have access to the full archives on their site:
Recipe We Want to Try:
HG’s Hungry Grilled Nacho Wrap
HG is known for creating healthy versions of favorite restaurant foods. This take on Taco Bell’s Beefy Nacho Griller slashes the calories from 420 to 248 per serving (and you still get to dollop on the sour cream and cheese!).
Living well doesn’t have to mean tiny portions and bland food. Food Network’s Healthy Eating section teaches the art of creating balanced, filling, flavorful meals.
Don’t Miss: the Special Diets section
Whether you’re a dedicated vegetarian or you’ve gone gluten-free, you’ll find recipes that cater to your specifications.
Recipe We Want to Try: Three-Cheese Macaroni
Want the comfort of macaroni and cheese without the crazy calories? You’ll get mouthfuls of muenster, cheddar and parmesan for only 403 calories per serving with this Food Network recipe.
Epicurious is a fabulous online destination for food lovers, and their Healthy Cooking section is packed with delicious ideas.
Don’t Miss: The Summer Farm-to-Table Guide
Whether you want to try growing your own herbs or just want to learn more about buying fresh, in-season ingredients, this is your ultimate advisor.
Recipe We Want to Try: Peach, Prosciutto, and Goat-Cheese Pizzas
Okay, this does look a little scary, but summer is definitely the time to take on a challenging recipe. Grab some friends and make it an adventure!
Through December 2013, HC Chatham is partnering with WQED to promote the iQ: smartparent series. Stay tuned for more interviews, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes excitement!
Want more info on eating well? Watch the premiere of the iQ: smartparent “Health, Wellness and Technology” episode June 20 from 8pm to 9pm on WQED! If you tune in, we’d love for you to join our Twitter party!
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