Meet Livvy & Lex

IU undergraduate students Olivia (Livvy) Stevenson and Lexi Potts have a lot in common.

They’re both IU dietetics students in the School of Public Health and nutrition and recipe assistants with IU Dining. Both are lab assistants active in the Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Olivia as a member of the cabinet. They both also plan to become registered dietitians: Olivia will focus on women’s health, while Lexi plans to specialize in sports performance nutrition.

To celebrate their love for food- and health-related content during their educational journeys, the two launched a new Instagram account, @livvyandlex, in January 2025.

“We created Livvy & Lex as a creative outlet to share the tastiest, most interesting parts of what we’re learning in a way that connects with other students,” said Olivia, a junior from Noblesville, Ind. “Nutrition is the foundation of health. It fuels our bodies, connects us, and helps us live our best lives.”

“As college students navigating food allergies, we’re passionate about making sure information about food is accessible and enjoyable,” said Lexi, a junior from Haubstadt, Ind. “Our Instagram is your go-to space for simple, delicious recipes, our favorite products, and a behind-the-scenes look into our lives as nutrition students.”

A recent post highlighted the health benefits of edible, nutrient-dense fruit and vegetable peels (including kiwi! Who knew?). Recipe videos featuring smoothies, buffalo chicken dip, and egg bites look amazing, while other posts list the health benefits of collagen, highlight the importance of protein, and share a day in the life of a nutrition student.

Olivia and Lexi will also post some of their favorite dining adventures to @livvyandlex. On campus, both like to eat at the IMU; Lexi’s go-to is The Lantern and Olivia is a regular at the Whitfield Grill, which offers order-ahead pickup service through GrubHub. Both locations are included in the student meal plan as combo meals.

“With so much conflicting information about food, I’m passionate about becoming a dietitian to make informed choices for myself and help others do the same," Olivia said. “I want to guide people in making simple, nourishing choices that fit their unique lifestyles and health goals. This is a great first step for us both.”