Does your fridge look like this?

Let's make it look like this!

Mini-fridge Makeover

10 healthy choices to keep in your dorm mini-fridge

Safety First! Make sure your mini-fridge is at or

below 40º F.

It's a good idea to put an appliance thermometer in there!

Put your food in the fridge quickly!

The Danger Zone where

bacteria thrive is 40-140º F.

Pair a slice of low-fat cheese with 100% whole grain bread for a quick, easy snack.

Munch on a low fat string cheese with some grapes and whole grain crackers.

Use low fat cheese in your quesadillas and scrambles.

Low-fat cheese

Pre-washed & Pre-cut veggies are convenient for quick meals & snacks.

Eat the rainbow! Stock up on red, orange, yellow, & green veggies.

Pair celery with a nut butter, or carrots & cherry tomatoes with hummus.

Vegetables

Fresh, frozen, dried, & canned all count! Just watch out for added sugar, or fruits packed in syrup.

Add a tablespoon of raisins or other dried fruit to your morning oatmeal.

Apples, pears, bananas, or oranges are all great for on the go munching!

Fruit

Invest in a water-filter pitcher to store in your fridge.

Water

Try making your own no calorie flavored water by adding sliced orange, strawberry, mint, or cucumber.

These stay fresher in the fridge. Portion out a handful of walnuts or

almonds into snack bags to grab on

the go.

Nuts & Nut Butters

Dip apple slices in almond butter, mix cashew butter into yogurt or smoothies, or spread peanut butter on whole grain toast.

Hard boil & slice on salads, on toast, or eat with some seasoning sprinkled on them!

Scramble one in a microwave safe mug with a few veggies & low fat cheese

Eggs

Add low-fat milk to oatmeal or whole grain cereals.

Individual containers of low-fat yogurt are easy to snack on. Add fruit or nuts.

Milk & yogurt

Mix a few chocolate chips & some cinnamon in low fat Greek yogurt for desert.

There are many flavors, so be adventurous!

Hummus

Use it as a dip for carrots, steamed asparagus, tomatoes, & cucumbers.

It's also tasty on whole grain crackers!

Spread it on a pita or whole wheat bread instead of mayonnaise.

Look for fresh & low sodium varieties.

Top your scramble with it.

Salsa

Put it on your veggie burger with some fresh avocado.

Make a Tex-Mex salad with salsa, lettuce, black beans, corn, & low-fat shredded cheddar.

Nutrition Facts Label

Read it in the store before you buy an item.

Use it to help make the best choice.

Pick foods that are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Go makeover your mini-fridge!

Thank you for attending CSUSB's Residential

Nutrition Wellness Program!Sponsored by the Office of Housing & Nutrition Student Association.