Thursday 10 March 2011

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


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