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10 Foods You Should Have Had by Second Semester Senior Year

Think you've done it all? Check this list.

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10 Foods You Should Have Had by Second Semester Senior Year

With only two months left, you better check these bad boys off your bucket list.


  1. Mad Mush's Cheesy Bread, with Ranch: If you haven't enjoyed this gut bloating delight, I don't think you can refer to yourself as a Purdue student. Or at least a Greek Purdue student. Yes, the ranch is necessary.
  2. What the Kale? You are probably aware of the superfood by now. High in so many vitamins and minerals that's loaded with mood boosting, damage fighting antioxidants, phytonutrients, fiber, the list goes on. But have you had it yet? Try the Freshen's Kale smoothie, kale chips, or maybe chop it real good and massage it with a blend of something to make it creamy (cashews or avocado), something citrus (like lime or orange), and something to flavor it up like fresh herbs, nutritional yeast (cheesy taste), ginger, dates for sweetness, or whatever kind of spice you like! Simple dressings made quick in the blender? Oh KALE yes.
  3. BBQ Wings Made out of Cauliflower: Sorry cauliflower, nobody likes you. But you can be battered, baked, and smothered in everyone's favorite sauce (and ranch of course) and tickle everyone's taste buds. All it takes:
  • -450oF oven
  • -1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
  • -1 cup flour, 1 cup water (or non-dairy milk or juice), 2tsp garlic powder, combine in bowl
  • -A baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • -1 cup BBQ, or buffalo sauce.

Mix cauliflower florets in the flour-liquid mix and spread on parchment and bake for 18 minutes. Cool for a minute and then slide them off parchement into bowl and fold BBQ sauce over florets, and spread them back out onto the sheet and bake for another 5 minutes. Serve with ranch.

  • Taco Bell at 1:00am or later: Like a college student should. Try the bean burrito, order it with no cheese and add potatoes and rice. Guac on the side is always a good idea, and make sure you say “Fresco Style," which means replacement of cheese and sauce with pico de gallo. Mmmm.
  • Quinoa: (KEEN-wah): The cutie eatin' their quinoa is definitely a keeper. A complete protein that isn't meat or a bean. High in iron and tastes like a nutty cloud of wholesome satisfaction. Makes for a respectable breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • The “Peanut Toffee Buzz" Cliff Bar: Hello where have you been all my life? This chocolate peanutty toffee goodness has caffeine, protein, and provides a smile that will last you all day. Varied length on the horngry food-gasms. The moans only last as long as it takes you to eat it.
  • Cha-cha-cha- Chia Seeds: 3 tablespoons of chia seeds has half the daily recommended fiber intake, and 20% calcium, 20% iron based on a 2000 calorie diet. Only 3 tablespoons has 9g omega-3 fatty acids that make DHA, which is the fatty acid essential for brain health and function. Want to do better on your exams? Chia needs to be soaked to absorb the nutrients. Try soaking ¼ cup of chia seeds in 1 cup of vanilla almond milk. Add some cocoa powder and fruit, and you've got yourself a sexy dessert.Try with cinnamon, oats, raisins, and banana, and good morning world, you're ready to face the day!
  • A Boilermaker: It's a shot of whiskey in a beer. We're at Purdue University. Hammer Down!
  • Kombucha. This fermented livebeverage provides hydration and probiotics your gut needs after a night out. Or, if you care about your health in general. Alcohol depletes the body of good gut bacteria. Bring your body back the bacterium that keeps your tooshie happy.
  • Black Bean Brownies. Sounds gross, but tastes oh so good. Every college student needs to be able to make an indulgence that won't actually kill you if you eat the whole pan.
    • -350oF oven
    • -8x8 pan, lined with parchment paper
    • -Food processor S blade
    • -1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • -1 ½ cup dates, pitted, and soaked if super hard
    • -¾ cups rolled or quick oats
    • -½ cups cocoa powder
    • -2 Tbsp ground flax (in 6 Tbsp water)
    • -1 Tbsp vanilla
    • -1 tsp baking powder
    • -½ tsp baking soda

    Blend all of that together in the processor and spread it out in the pan. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and non-dairy chocolate chips. Bake for about 18 minutes (no need to cook all the way — huge plus to this recipe). Let cool and serve with frozen banana nice cream.


    Eat like you're feeding someone you love. Don't worry, my next article is about detoxing and how to reset and rebalance with whole foods. Enjoy! With only two months left, you better check these bad boys off your bucket list.

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