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Check out the resources on this page to find helpful tips for cooking healthy at home, meal prep, app recommendations and more.

Campus Recreation Disclaimer

Every individual has unique dietary needs and restrictions. The information on this page is about general best practices; individuals have to make their own nutritional decisions.  Nutrition issues can be addressed by the Student Health Services Nutritionist (RD) on Temple’s Main Campus.  Appointments can be made online at TU Online Student Health by selecting the Main Campus clinic and then, under the Appointment Reason, typing “Nutrition First Appointment” or “Nutrition Follow-up Appointment.”  Students may also schedule an appointment by calling 215-204-7500.

Resources

Temple University Nutrition Resources 

Hydration tips—why is it important?

MyPlate

Eat Right

Tips for Eating at Home

Healthy eating tips from the CDC

Mayo Clinic: Eat the rainbow for good health

Beginners guide to healthy meal prep from the Cleveland Clinic

Harvard Health: Better nutrition when cooking for one

Harvard Health: Microwave cooking and nutrition

Harvard Health: Nutritional strategies to ease anxiety

Quick and Easy Healthy Meals

delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g3733/healthy-dinner-recipes

tasteofhome.com/collection/30-healthy-dinner-recipes-ready-in-30-minutes

goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/g154/healthy-dinner-recipes

countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4288/healthy-dinner-recipes

Quick and Easy Healthy Meals

Mindful Eating

health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/8-steps-to-mindful-eating

Nutrition and Healthy Eating Apps

MyFitnessPal--Track and record your calorie intake and exercise habits

Lifesum--Track your dietary and fitness habits

For Parents

https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/families 

Healthy snacks

Recipes to make with children