MT Nutrition Team

• 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.

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:

1. Add milk and banana to your blender
2. Add scoop of protein
3. Add peanut (or other) butter
4. 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

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:

1. Cook/drain the pasta following the instructions on the package
2. While pasta is cooking:
   • Cook the broccoli following the instructions on the package
   • Cut up the bell pepper and chicken into bite-sized pieces
3. While straining the pasta, put the oil, chicken, bell pepper, and broccoli in the pan used for the past on medium heat
4. Once heated, add the pasta and pesto to the pan with the chicken and vegetables and mix it all together
5. 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!)