The expectation for college students is to eat whatever you can, whenever you can, as long as it's cheap. But I didn't. I started meal planning sophomore year. Sundays were spent seeking out deals in the local ads, creating a meal plan and shopping list, grocery shopping, and finally, preparing food for the week. Meal planning may seem like a hassle, but it actually comes with a lot of benefits.

Grain bowls are one of my favorite meals. A perfect balance of carbs, fats, and protein, they're the best way to get a lot of flavor and nutrients in one dish. Plus, they're hearty and filling. There's nothing better on a cool spring day.

So what are we waiting for? Let's build a bowl!

Did you know that all-natural mud smoothies are a great source of carbohydrates and protein? All you need is some organic dirt, free-range worms, and water, and you'll have the perfect post-workout snack!

French toast always conjures up some of the greatest memories from my childhood. I can still recall waiting impatiently with my siblings as the smell of butter, syrup, and cinnamon wafted out of the kitchen. We would always scream (as our mouths salivated) “Mom, is it ready yet?!”

Happy Pi Day! We love endless strings of numbers as much as the next person, and the movie wasn't bad either. But today, we want to give you a healthy pie recipe. Chicken pot pie, to be exact!

Happy National Pancake Day! In light of this glorious holiday, we have created an easy and delicious pancake recipe that only requires 3 ingredients: bananas, eggs, and almond meal. It's high in protein and loaded with healthy fats. Make sure to try this new, awesome recipe out this weekend.

Calling all peanut butter lovers! Did you know that all you need to make homemade peanut butter is one simple ingredient? Peanuts! You’ll also need a small food processor and a mason jar and you are on your way to making homemade, drippy peanut butter that everyone will adore!

Valentine's Day is a day of love and sweets. Chocolate and candies and more chocolate galore! What I like to do on Valentine's Day, is make my boyfriend a homemade treat. To me, it's a more meaningful gesture and plus, you can alter the recipe so you know what you are putting into your body. Grab your spatula, it's time to get baking!

For my boyfriend and I, fitness is a way of life. We enjoy spending time together "actively." On top of being each others workout accountably partners, we love spending time outdoors canoeing, hiking, and snowshoeing. Some of our favorite indoor activities include yoga, fitness classes, and bowling. If you are trying to find an active date, check out my fun ideas!