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Recipes and activites for a healthy life.

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Five Ingredients or Less Recipes

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Plant Based Meal Ideas

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No Cook Recipes

Tastings & Recipes on Campus

Three Bean Chili
Make your own Salsa Bar
Chico State students and staff at a food tasting event on campus near the Wildcat Food Pantry.
Yogurt Parfaits
Garbanzo bean salad
Chico State students and staff at a food tasting event on campus near the Wildcat Food Pantry.
Three Bean Chili

Three Bean Chili

Try this vegetarian chili for a great, protein-rich dinner!

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Make your own Salsa Bar

Make Your Own Salsa Bar

Prepare this over a bowl so you catch the juices!

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Yogurt Parfaits

Yogurt Parfaits

Use any combination of your favorite fruits and toppings with this delicious recipe.

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Garbanzo bean salad

Garbanzo Bean Salad

Garbanzo beans add just the right sturdy texture to pair with the crunchy and juicy ingredients in this salad.

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Chico State students doing yoga and meditation.

Flex With Yoga

Try yoga poses at home, at work, or even at a park to move more and reduce stress.

Easy Yoga Moves

Easy Yoga Moves

Incorporate these stretches that require little space and no equipment to promote strength, flexibility and mindfulness.

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Adventure Outings (AO)

AO offers a variety of trips, including rafting, backpacking, rock climbing, snowshoeing, and more.

The WREC

Wildcat Recreation Center

The WREC features designated weight and fitness areas, an outdoor pool and spa, indoor basketball courts, an indoor track, a rock climbing gym, multi-purpose studios for group exercise classes, and more.

View of Chico State's WREC center from the entrance.

Stop by! Walk-Ins Are Welcome!

Basic Needs Center, SSC 190A

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Basic Needs Center, SSC 190A

Monday 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Friday Closed

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