Eating Healthy For Students

For students, eating at college is an entire new


ball game, with late night pizza delivery and food


from buggies. Even though some of these quick and


simple options taste great, they are probably


not healthy for a student's body.




The food choices students make can affect whether


or not they are able to remain awake during class


and whether or not they will come down with


mononucleosis when it hits campus. The problem


is not only about eating junk food, it's more


about not getting the proper proteins, carbs,


vitamins, and minerals that people need.




When it comes to defending against illnesses,


vitamins and minerals are very important. Just


because they are important, isn't a reason for


students to run out and stock up on vitamins and


supplements. It's best for students to get their


nutrition from food.




You can find vitamin C in citric fruits, Vitamin


A in milk and diary products, and vitamin E in


nuts, whole wheat products, and even green leafy


vegetables. This is the ideal way to get


nutrition, as your body relies on these vitamins


for many reasons.




When you eat on campus, skip on the soda's and


go right to the juice machines. Explore the


different entrees available and go to the salad


bar where there are fresh vegetables. You can


also try putting some broccoli and cauliflower


in the microwave for steamed vegetables. There


are always healthy cereals and plenty of fresh


fruit available in dining halls as well.




Always remember that eating healthy isn't just


about avoiding greasy foods. Eating healthy


involves getting a balanced diet and getting the


right nutrients and vitamins to keep your body


in peak performance - or at least awake during