Pop-Tarts, Ramen, and Cookie-Dough.
Pop-tarts, Ramen, and Cookie-dough; sounds like a typical meal to most college students. While there is nothing wrong with any of these things in moderation, using these products, and products like these, on an everyday basis will not have a beneficial impact in the long run. It may be easier to grab a pop-tart on the way out, than to make a full breakfast, it is advantageous to form good habits early on. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Eating healthy is not something that can be put off until the weight starts being put on. The way you treat your body has a great effect on how your body can function. The human body runs on the fuel that is harvested from food. The quality of that fuel is important. Eating foods that are high in sugars, sodium, and starch can cause the body to run out of energy quickly. This will result in lethargy and possibly other symptoms such as dizziness and headache. Individuals must be consuming proteins and carbohydrates to maintain their energy. This also must be paired with drinking plenty of water. This provides the nutrients that the body needs to maintain a steady level of functionality.
How then, can you make sure that you are eating enough of the right things in college? At times, it can be hard to find good and healthy food on campus. The temptation is to always go for the pizza station or skip the cafeteria entirely and head for McDonald's. In the end, choosing the healthy option and taking care of your body will always benefit you.
Eating foods that are good for your body will keep you on your toes. It is important to give your body fuel to keep your body healthy. Your immune system and mental health are both affected by the food you eat. You cannot stay healthy without good food. Taking care of your body is essential to your everyday health.
Practical steps can be taken to make living healthier easy. Next time you are in the cafeteria, drink a glass of water instead of soda. Try some of the options the caf has available in the salad bar or in the featured course, instead of making a waffle or grabbing a slice of pizza. Make sure you are getting enough protein in your main meals, and supplement carbs in your snacks. Check out some of our suggestions for healthy snacks below.
If you need to grab something on your way out, keep ingredients for smoothies on hand. All it takes is some milk, yogurt, and frozen fruit to make a delicious breakfast drink.
When you get hungry in the afternoon, grab some carrots or celery and pair it with some peanut butter or hummus.
Grab some Greek yogurt and toss in the fruit or granola of your choice.
Keep some bread on hand, and make a sandwich for a late night snack.