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Cougars Cooking for Wellness
Welcome to Cougars Cooking for Wellness!! As part of the HOPE & Wellness Center's initiative to educate students about healthy living, we hope that this brand new resource for students can initiate conversations about eating healthy and inspire students to share their favorite recipes that are nutritious, quick and easy.
If you are tired of eating the same foods every day and wanting to improve your nutrition habits, look no further. With Cougars Cooking for Wellness, you can find information to eat better, recipes, tips on making your own meals, and cooking demonstration videos that are easy to follow. From learning how to make smoothies, air fryer chicken or even an instant pot soup, we are here to help you learn how to cook a new dish!
Below are resources that can get you started to eating healthier and living a healthy lifestyle.
On Campus Resources
Calfresh @ CSUSM
CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a program that gives funds to eligible persons for groceries. As a CSUSM student, and depending on your information, you may be eligible for a monthly food benefits. These funds come in a form of an EBT card. Make an appointment with a CSUSM CalFresh representative today to see if you're eligible!
- Phone: (760) 750-8200
- Email: Calfresh@csusm.edu
ASI Cougar Pantry
The ASI Cougar Pantry serves all CSUSM students to decrease food insecurity on campus.
The pantry stocks a variety of dry and canned goods, limited produce, milk, toiletries,
and diapers. Each currently enrolled CSUSM student can visit the ASI Cougar Pantry
in Commons 104 to shop once a week for free groceries!
There are also Cougar Pantry On-the-Go that offers snacks and produce in mini fridges
at 10 spaces on campus.
- Location: Commons 104
- Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10am - 5pm
Food Resources and Basic Needs
Nutrition Handouts
Caffeinate with Caution
An overview of caffeine including how it works, potential side effects of overuse, and how to consume it safely.
Food and Your Mood
Explore how food and your
mood and connected along
with specific foods that will
boost your mood and
strengthen your focus.
Food Safety
Learn about the four essential steps to food safety to help protect your health
and well-being.
Meal Prep
Discover the benefits of meal prep and get practical tips to make it simple and manageable for busy college students.
My Plate Made Easy
An overview of MyPlate, the official guide to the 5 food groups. Discover the benefits of each group and the recommended portions for a balance, healthy diet.
Plant Based Diet
Learn about the essential nutrients for a plant-based
diet and which foods
can provide them.