Study Snacks

Hello all!

We hope this week is going smoothly for you... with finals coming up and all. I recommend a nice treat to make the day better and studying more pleasant (yes, it is possible). I suggest a nice snack and beverage to go along with it. My favorite snack is a vegan cookie made by Alternative Baking Company that can be purchased from markets like Earl's Place. I really enjoy Explosive Espresso Chip Cookie.. sounds amazing right? Look at a photo:

To down the cookie down, I suggest a delicious beverage called kombucha. G.T.'s Kombucha sold on campus is a living culture of beneficial microorganisms.. Check out Hilary's blog post "Kombucha!" for more information about this fabulous body fuel. Check out a photo of one of my favorite types of Kombucha:

Another fabulous beverage you can enjoy purchasing and consuming from market places on campus is fair trade tea!

When you buy Fair Trade, you participate in a social movement that empowers hard working people in developing countries who dedicate their lives to filling sweetening your tea, brewing your coffee, and keeping you caffeinated for your all nighters.

Dining Services is committed to supporting Fair Trade. Beginning in June 2009, all HDH dining locations started offering Fair Trade coffee, tea and sugar exclusively. There are also Fair Trade choices of ice cream and chocolate.

What does Fair Trade mean?

• Paying farmers a living wage for their harvest.
• Creating direct trade links to farmers and their cooperatives.
• Providing access to affordable credit, helping farmers stay out of debt to local middlemen.
• Promoting sustainable practices such as organic and shade-grown farming, that help protect the environment.
• Fair Trade coffee comes from farmers who have been certified and receive a minimum price for their harvest.

-http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/ftc.asp

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Best of wishes studying for finals. And please remember, snacking can be a very important part of your success in studying as it provides fuel for your body. When consumed properly, a proper snack and beverage can accommodate just the right energy you need!

Happy days,

Jessica

Kombucha!

Alright guys, consider me your guinea pig for items sold at Place and Markets across campus. I am happy to report that my curiosities have led me to discover an incredibly unusual find...

One word: Kombucha!

Kombucha is a tea that is made by fermenting a culture of microorganisms...yum?

Well, if you've ever tried sparkling apple cider, and thought it could use a little more cider, then Kombucha is the tea for you! It has a taste and smell resembling vinegar, but there's also a tangy flavor that leaves your mouth watering for more!

G.T.'s Kombucha sold on campus is a living culture of beneficial microorganisms - some liken it to fermentation - where it is cultured for 30 days. This allows for essential nutrients to form; active enzymes and viable probiotics. It is a tunic to an ill stomach or a even a sickness, as it can strengthen your immune system. Kombucha can be found in every market place on campus. They are well-equipped with all your cultured drink needs.

Follow that urge to drink up because these unique teas are loaded with probiotics that aid:

• Digestion
• Metabolism
• Immune System
• Appetite control
• Weight Control
• Liver Function
• Body Alkalinity
• Anti-Aging
• Cell Intergrity
• Healthy Skin and Hair

So check out some of the varieties of these colorfully labeled teas next time you're cruising the aisles of your nearest Place and Market. The most variety can be found in Roger's Place and Goody's!

So far I've tried Trilogy, Mystic Mango, Raspberry Rush, and Gingerberry. Enticed yet?

Act on it : )

(Jessica suggests Mystic Mango because it is less acidic than others).

To check out more info on the philosophy of the company, or to get a head start on choosing the flavor you want to try first, check out:

http://www.synergydrinks.com/synergy.html

Please let me know what you thought of Kombucha!

Fuel your body for life!

~Hilary *Compost Queen*