News and Notes Archives | Dining Services

September 5, 2019

The 2019 Dining Services Magazine is here!

There are a lot of new things happening this year at Dining Services! Beyond Meat is coming to Campus, Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, plus new restaurants at the Kitchen... More

February 25, 2019

Happy Heart Month! Eating for Heart Health

Happy Heart Month Ravens! February marks the month dedicated to bringing attention to the importance of cardiovascular health, and what we can do to reduce our risk. We can all... More

January 28, 2019

5 Amazing Meal in a Jar Recipes

We had a fantastic time at our Meal Prep like a Pro workshop where students prepared their very own overnight oatmeal in a jar and sunshine salad in a jar!... More

January 14, 2019

Warm Up to the Health Benefits of Tea

With temperatures in Ottawa plummeting to the negative 20s, there’s nothing like staying in and warming up with a steaming cup of tea. Not only does tea help to keep... More

December 17, 2018

Sweeten up your holidays with our healthy baking swaps!

Here at Carleton Dining, one of our favorite parts of the holiday season is the delicious baking that comes with it! There’s nothing like spending a winter afternoon getting cozy... More

December 10, 2018

Boost Your Immune System for Winter Wellness

It’s that time of the year - not only are exams coming, but noses are running! "Tis the season for the common cold, and it seems like every day there’s... More

November 26, 2018

5 Reasons to Love Chickpeas!

Chickpeas, commonly known as garbanzo beans, are in the legume family and are used in many culinary creations because of their delicious nut-like flavor and versatility. Keep reading to find... More

November 19, 2018

Spice It Up! The Powerful Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices

There’s nothing like a dash of cinnamon to wake up your morning oatmeal or a few mint leaves to bring flesh flavor to a glass of lemonade. Lucky for us,... More

November 5, 2018

The Benefits of Mindful Eating and How to Get Started

Have you ever been halfway through a “fun-sized” bag of chips before thinking hey, I’m not even hungry! Or perhaps you’ve taken a stroll through the Byward Market and caught... More

October 29, 2018

All About Pumpkin: A Nutritious Fall Favorite!

From pumpkin spiced lattes at Starbucks to pumpkin scented candles at Bath and Body Works, pumpkin has taken over this season! But behind all the hype lies a vegetable that’s... More

October 22, 2018

Boost Your Meal Prep! Part 2

Welcome back to the second and final part of our meal prep blog series! In our first meal prep blog, we discuss what to consider even before you start physically... More

October 15, 2018

Boost your Meal Prep! Part 1

Happy Meal Prep Monday Ravens! There’s nothing like knowing that once you get home from school, your dinner is ready to go. Meal prepping may sound intimidating, but it really... More