Nutrition
Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. In order for our bodies to function properly and stay healthy, it is important to consume healthy foods. On this page, you will find resources, programs, and strategies intended to help staff and faculty of Emory choose healthier eating options while at work and at home.
Something missing? Are you looking for resources or services related to some aspect of nutrition that aren’t listed here? Contact the LITS Wellness Committee.
Healthy Eating at Work
Healthy snacking is very important to maintain a healthy diet. Did you know that Emory has several healthy vending machines across campus? The next time you crave for a snack, consider healthier snack options and grab a snack from the healthy vending machine. Not sure where the vending machines are located, click here to view the list.
Since we spend so much time at work, and there are so many different places to eat near campus, it can be tempting to consume “less than healthy” foods. Want to dine on campus and still eat healthy? Have you ever had to make a tough decision in deciding which food choice is more healthier? To help you identify healthy foods when dining on campus, look for the Better Choice label. At campus dining locations, this label will appear on select food items, making it easier for you to achieve your health goals. To learn more, click here.
Identify healthy food at Emory Dining locations with the Well-Being Indicator. The Well-Being Indicator represents more than just numbers, making wellness actionable by putting it in an overall context of health. Read more about it here.
Healthy On-Campus Dining
Looking for fresh foods on campus? Visit the Emory Farmers Market on Tuesdays at the Cox Hall Bridge from 11:00am – 3:00pm, year round except during summers and school breaks. Enjoy the features of fresh, seasonal local produce, organic and natural food options as well as diverse lunch options. The next time you don’t have lunch, or looking for a healthy snack, consider stopping by the Emory Farmers Market. Also, visit Earth Fare , Sprouts, and Whole Foods, located near campus, for a broader selection of healthy food options.
The Depot by Kaldi’s Coffee is a pickup location for the Moore Farms and Friends Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). A CSA membership is a convenient way to get fresh, local, seasonal produce.Looking for fresh foods on campus? Visit the Emory Farmers Market on Tuesdays at the Cox Hall Bridge from 11:00am – 3:00pm, year round except during summers and school breaks. Enjoy the features of fresh, seasonal local produce, organic and natural food options as well as diverse lunch options. The next time you don’t have lunch, or looking for a healthy snack, consider stopping by the Emory Farmers Market. Also, visit Earth Fare , Sprouts, and Whole Foods, located near campus, for a broader selection of healthy food options.
Recipes
Emory’s Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) maintains a WordPress blog called “All About Health” with healthy recipes and occasionally other types of posts. Serving the employees of Emory University and Emory Healthcare, FSAP provides professional counseling, consultation, and educational services to enhance health, performance, and well-being of individuals and organizational units at Emory. The purpose of the “All About Health” blog is to inform, educate, and inspire others in healthy living so that they may thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Emory Healthcare also maintains a site with healthy recipes. At Emory Healthcare, keeping you healthy is their top priority – and that often starts with a proper diet. Start cooking healthy today with these delicious and nutritious dishes that will make meal-planning easy for you and your family.
Educational
Emory HR offers nutrition webinars, including recordings of past webinars. Learn about a variety of nutrition topics to help you be your best!
Here are some nutrition resources offered by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for guiding nutrition:
8 Healthy Eating Goals: https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/eat-healthy/how-to-eat-healthy/index.html
Choose My Plate: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/resource-center/nutrition-resources/index.html
Programs
Colorful Choices is a six-week nutrition challenge to help Emory employees put produce first! Participants challenge themselves to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables and keep track of their consumption in an effort to win points and prizes.
Emory Healthcare offers nutrition and exercise counseling. A proper diet is one of the best ways to combat heart disease. Changing unhealthy eating habits and maintaining good ones greatly reduces the risk for heart disease. Emory’s Heart Disease Prevention, Wellness & Rehabilitation program employees a full-time nutritionist (dietitian) to help patients learn healthier habits.