The MT Nutrition Team is made up of junior- and senior-level students in the MTSU Nutrition and Food Sciences program. We work together to develop programs, services, and events that provide nutrition education across campus. The Nutrition Team provides cooking demonstrations, support to Fitness programs, and is available for group presentations.
WHAT’S OFFERED
Our grant-funded nutrition cart has traveled all across campus (and off-campus) to provide cooking demonstrations around campus and at events. Cooking demonstrations are a great way to learn about food and drinks in a hands-on setting, while also learning some chef skills along the way!
Our Nutrition Team supports several other programs, including small group training programs, Personal Training clients, and other programs on campus.
The Nutrition Team focuses on providing education to the MTSU Community and is able to give presentations on a variety of topics. This is a great way to receive credible and safe guidance on how to have a healthy diet.
CONTACT INFO
For inquiries on how the MT Nutrition Team can get involved with your event/program/class, you can contact:
Tess Swastek Fitness and Wellness Assistant Director Certified Personal Trainer [email protected]
Dr. Liz Smith Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Food Science Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics [email protected]
RECIPES
Supplies
Blender
Ingredients:
1 cup milk or milk alternative
1 frozen banana
1 scoop of chocolate-flavored protein powder
2 tbsp of peanut butter or other nut butter
Instructions:
Add milk and banana to your blender
Add scoop of protein powder
Add peanut (or other) butter
Blend and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add your own twist by changing up the protein powder flavor or fruit used
Play around with the portions until you find what tastes best for you
Vet your supplements to check quality, avoid untested or unstudied components, and ensure third-party testing.
Supplies:
Medium-large pot, colander, and stovetop OR medium to large microwave-safe bowl and microwave
Knife (cut veggies)
Spoon (stir)
Ingredients:
2 cups pasta (whole grain or regular)
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 3oz) cooked
1 red bell pepper
1 bag of frozen or steamable broccoli
¼ cup pesto
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Cook/drain the pasta following the instructions on the package
While pasta is cooking:
Cook the broccoli following the instructions on the package
Cut up the bell pepper and chicken into bite-sized pieces
While straining the pasta, put the oil, chicken, bell pepper, and broccoli in the pan used for the past on medium heat
Once heated, add the pasta and pesto to the pan with the chicken and vegetables and mix it all together
Serve topped with parmesan cheese
Notes
Feel free to add your own twist by changing up the meat or vegetables used
Play around with the portions until you find what tastes best for you
If you do not have a stovetop, you can buy pre-cooked pasta and chicken, add all ingredients except the cheese to a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in a microwave (topping with cheese at the end, of course!)