Health and Wellness
Wellness at Your Fingertips: Thrive Anywhere
Stay Active, Stay Supported, Stay Connected
Your health and wellness matter, no matter where you are. OSUIT is here to help you
thrive with flexible resources that fit your lifestyle. From guided home workouts
to confidential counseling and 24/7 telehealth services, we’ve got the tools you need
to stay balanced and focused. Whether it’s finding new ways to move, accessing mental
health support, or getting expert care from the comfort of your home, OSUIT is committed
to your success and well-being—on campus and beyond.
Smart Choices, Healthy Living: Your Grocery Guide
Quick Tips for Filling Your Cart with Health and Wellness
Having a well-planned grocery list will help you get in and out of the store quickly
and helps you stick to your healthy eating plan. Follow these tips for filling that
list with the healthiest food from each aisle.
- Proteins: Chicken, lean red meat, turkey, fish, eggs, tofu, shrimp.
- Fruits: Berries, bananas, apples, oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruit, etc.
- Vegetables: Broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, onions, carrots, spinach, etc.
- Carbohydrates: Sweet potatoes, potatoes, oats, quinoa, brown rice, beans, whole wheat bread, whole-grain pasta.
- Healthy Fats: Olive oil, avocados, coconut, nuts, seeds, almond butter, peanut butter.
- Dairy and non-dairy products: Greek yogurt, low-fat cheese, cottage cheese, skim or low-fat milk or soymilk.
- Snacks: Dried fruit, nuts, seeds, whole-grain crackers, hummus, dark chocolate pieces.
Fuel Your Body, Empower Your Life
Essential Nutrition Tips to Kickstart a Healthier You
Nutrition is nourishment or energy that is obtained from food consumed or the process
of consuming the proper amount of nourishment and energy. Here are basic nutrition
tips that will help you push start a healthier lifestyle way of eating.
- Find a healthy eating style that you will enjoy.
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables.
- Do not focus on “diet trends.” Make eating healthier a lifestyle change.
- Choose whole foods over process foods.
- Learn what protein, carbohydrates, and fats are.
- Learn the basics of reading a nutrition facts label.
- Eat breakfast.
- Take multi-vitamins and fish oil.
- Get a good night’s rest.