Healthy alternatives
Nori Wraps and Sautéed Sweet Potatoes As college students, we know firsthand how busy and sporadic life can get. One minute you’re on top of all your work and the next you’re bombarded with group meetings, fast-approaching deadlines and extra curricular activities. No matter how hard we try, it seems impossible to keep track of it all. And in the midst of keeping our heads above water, we neglect the things that are the most important—our health and wellness. Contrary to popular belief, eating healthy doesn’t have to interfere with your busy schedule. In fact, if given the right amount of preparation, it can take up less time than waiting in line at the cafeteria or going out of your way to grab something convenient to go. If you haven’t heard of Nori wraps, grab your bags and run to the store. This nutrient-packed seaweed provide tons of vitamins including A, B1, B2, B12 and E, and is loaded with protein that’ll help keep you full and satisfied throughout the day. The red alga is also packed with iron that’s great for a natural boost of energy and makes for the perfect addition to speeding up metabolism and stabilizing weight. Implementing Nori into your diet is both convenient and easy. It can be eaten dry as a substitute for chips, crumbled over a seafood stir-fry or, in our case, eaten as the base of a delicious, flavorful wrap. The Nori wrap we’ve featured in this month’s Healthy Alternative was provided by Winona State University’s health and wellness coordinator Erica Thibodeaux and is the perfect healthy meal to make on the go. Photos and recipe provided by Erica Thibodeaux
wellzine | march 2013