Eating plenty of vegetables will keep the weight off of college students.
Eating healthy and living on campus at a college institution are two statements that do not seem to go together. When most people think about food college students eat, they usually think about students eating fatty foods that have little to no nutritional value (thus, this causes the dreaded "freshmen 15"). It will be hard to eat healthy, especially with cheap food literally around every corner in a college town, but it can be done.
Take Time to Eat
One of the most important things you can do to make sure you are eating healthy is to take time to eat. There are many opportunities to grab something quick and eat in a rush, but these things are usually very fatty and unhealthy. Instead of rushing, sit down and eat a healthy meal. Additionally, make sure you are eating three meals per day. While you may be tempted to cut corners on how healthy you eat due to class, you must not do so.
Healthy Eating
College offers a lot of temptations to unhealthy eating. Fried foods are the norm on a college campus, with healthier foods sometimes harder to come by. Nevertheless, healthy food is prevalent on a college campus, and being unable to find it is no excuse for not eating healthy. Instead of eating fried foods, eat grilled or baked foods. Do not drink sweet drinks; instead drink water. Cutting out whole milk completely and replacing it with low fat milk is also a smart way to remain healthy. Be sure you eat plenty of vegetables and fruits as well.
Snacking
If you find yourself hungry between meals, do not wait until meal time. You need your energy to study and focus on your classes and a snack will give you this boost until your next meal. When eating a snack, eat something that will not be fatty for you such as canned fruit. If you are feeling the need to eat something that is normally unhealthy, you may do so but in small doses. For example, if you develop a craving for potato chips, only eat twenty and stop snacking. Other snacks that will not hurt your weight is light yogurt, unsweetened cereal and a small bag of popcorn.
Portions
Knowing when to stop eating is just as important as knowing what is healthy to eat and what is not. When choosing portions, go by the rule of your palm: if it is bigger than your palm, it is too big of a portion. By following this rule in accordance with choosing healthy food, you will remain healthy during your college years.
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