Posts for Current graduate students

A student’s guide on how to improve one’s diet with realistic food swaps.

Thursday, November 7, 2019 by Reham Ebrahim
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I’ve struggled for many years to incorporate healthy food options. I hated the fact that I had to eat healthy food to survive because it is GoOd fOr YoUr HeAlTh. Eat fruits to get energy, eat vegetables to grow strong, drink milk for calcium, and the list goes on and on. Sigh, so many dietary rules and restrictions. I was always so discouraged to jump right onto restrictive diet routines that strips me of all the foods and flavours I love. What do you mean I can’t eat chocolate? What do you mean I can’t eat chips? What do you mean no more Coca Cola?

However, lately, I had to face the consequences of my poor eating habits. That’s when I decided things must change.

Craving Swaps

Monday, November 4, 2019 by
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Craving something? Maybe it’s sweet, crunchy or melt-in-your mouth. We all know the feeling, sometimes you just get that urge you can’t shake! And while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a treat or two, if you find yourself looking for a healthy swap we’ve got the best of the best craving satisfiers in store for you!

UWFS Recipe Makeover: Thanksgiving Edition!

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 by
Thanksgiving Meal Makeover Recipes

I don’t know about you, but with all the hustle and bustle about Thanksgiving everything I am feeling pretty pumpkin spiced OUT! From the specialty drinks in my afternoon coffee shop, to the decorations littering every dollar store, grocery stop and restaurant, it’s safe to say the holiday season is officially here!

If you’re anything like me, you might be thinking about trying something new and fresh for your Thanksgiving meal this year. Maybe something that won’t end in multiple Pinterest fails and an emergency Chinese takeout order.

Have no fear! We’ve got you covered with a scrumptious (and foolproof) twist to that tired old Thanksgiving menu. PLUS, with this recipe lineup you’re sure to pack in LOTS of Ontario produce… tis the season to buy local after all!

FEAST your eyes on these delicious and healthy recipes to GOBBLE up this year for Thanksgiving!

SKIP THE LINE with the UW Food Services App!

Monday, October 7, 2019 by Reham Ebrahim
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Hungry but running late to class? Want to skip the long line at lunch time at Brubakers in SLC? Can the unnecessary waiting time be used to study for tomorrow’s exam, instead?

Then, I recommend downloading and using the recently launched UW Food Services app to pre-order food from BruBakers using a Student Watcard or a credit card to pay.

Eat Seasonal!

Friday, September 27, 2019 by

There are a lot of reasons to shop for seasonal produce. When we choose what’s in season locally, we supporting our community, and here in the Waterloo area that usually means lots of our nearby farming regions. We also tend to get higher quality taste and nutrition in produce that comes right from our backyard. This is because the fruits and vegetables are harvested at optimum ripeness. While it can be nice to have certain produce available year round, like California strawberries in January, we compromise on flavour and nutrition when food has to travel from far away.

What time is it? CHA TIME!

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 by
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Move over coffee, here comes tea! After hearing the students' cries, shouts and yelps for the need for delicious bubble tea on campus, we've heard you and are SO EXCITED to share that the first CHA TIME will be opening on campus this fall! 

Located next to DC Bytes, it will be taking the spot of one of the Tim Hortons.  Cha Time will be offering a large assortment beverages including milk tea, green teas, smoothies, slush, and QQ Juice.  There will be toppings to add including pearls, grass jelly, pudding, coconut jelly and rainbow jelly! 

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Davis Centre: Sushi...in so many ways!

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 by
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Our third concept going into DC BYTES is... ROLLTATION! 

Fun name! What's Rolltation all about? 

Rolltation is Toronto's premier sushi burrito restaurant, and we at University of Waterloo will have the FIRST Rolltation outside of Toronto...ever! 

So, it makes sushi burritos?  

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What's going on in the Davis Centre?

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 by
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You may have seen the boarded up walls, you may have heard some banging around.  And now, BOTH Tim Hortons and Bon Appetit are closed! What's the deal? 

Food Services is working hard to bring you awesome, innovative and new concepts that will tickle your taste buds and leave you with that warm, full feeling we all crave. 

So, what's happening? 

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Food Waste Reduction through our Pay by Weight System

Monday, April 22, 2019 by Divjot Singh
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According to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, Canada is one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to food waste. About 40% of the food produced in Canada is wasted, that’s $31 billion in food waste! This food waste further goes to landfills and generates methane, a gas that is 25 times more hazardous for the environment than carbon dioxide!

How can buying locally benefit the environment?

Friday, April 5, 2019 by Divjot Singh
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Local food is food that is grown within a geographical region that is considered local to your specific area. This can be food grown in your city, neighbourhood, or home! There are various health and economic benefits of buying locally grown food. For instance, it promotes food safety and supports the local economy, but have you ever wondered how buying local could benefit the environment?

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