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Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice (makes 10 servings)

Posted by Alex R. on Oct 20th 2015

Written by Alex R., Men’s FashionPrep time: 20 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesIngredients:3-4lbs pre-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast (1 grocery store wholesale pack)5 cups brown rice3 cups broccoli1 cup carrots1 red bell pepper1 green bell pepperCanola OilSalt and Pepper to tasteEnough microwave-safe sealable storage containers to pack up all you’ve madeSriracha Hot Sauce (optional)Instructions:Assemble all your ingredients. Lots of things will be ready at around the same time, and you … read more

#WellnessWednesday: Goji Berry Rolled Oats

Sep 30th 2015

Today on #WellnessWednesday: Goji Berry Oats with Sarah W. (@oatsandwoes)Recipe: Rolled oats made with vanilla almond milk, topped with coconut, blueberries, raspberries, Justin’s almond butter and Navitas Naturals goji berries.Goji berries are the most nutritionally dense fruit on Earth, containing all essential amino acids, the highest protein content of any fruit and 15 X the iron of spinach.” … read more

#WellnessWednesday: Rekindle Your Fitness Spark! 5 Great Ways to Stay Motivated

Posted by Sarah B. on Sep 23rd 2015

This week’s Guest Blogger is Sarah B. (@squatsinskirts): Motivation is hard to find and harder to keep. Committing to health and wellness is not always easy, and it’s ok for there to be times in your life when you de-prioritize health and fitness. If you miss a workout, eat half a pint of Ben and Jerry’s in one sitting, or tailgate with perhaps too much enthusiasm unknown to mankind (guilty), you’re NOT off track. You’re human. There are like seven billion of us. Welcome. However, if you find … read more

Bivouac Eats: Behind the Scenes at Babo Market (Ann Arbor, MI)

Posted by Alex R. on Sep 22nd 2015

It’s no secret we’re fans of SavCo. From delectable tapas at Aventura to mouthwatering steaks at Sava’s Restaurant, we’ve time and time again sung the praises of Ann Arbor local Sava Lelcaj and her ambitious, thriving mission to improve the world by first improving its nutrition. While we’re sure no one at SavCo would protest if you ate three meals a day at one of their fabulous restaurants, SavCo has never been about putting a healthy lifestyle out of reach for the average Ann Arborite. In 2011 … read more

#WellnessWednesday: 3 Easy Dining Hall Tips to Fight the Freshman 15

Posted by Sarah W. on Sep 16th 2015

All plates prepared exclusively with dining hall food. See?! Not so bad.Check out @oatsandwoes on Instagram for more dining hall adventures and #picturesoffoodAh, September: what a jubilant time of year it is. Reuniting with your friends, classmates, school email account that you obsessively check because you’d rather do ANYTHING than start your homework, and most importantly – returning to your meal plan.Like most things in college, the meal plan is often an exploration of freedom: huge amounts … read more