Quick Guide: Healthy College Cafeteria Food

Healthy college cafeteria food choices aren't as difficult as you may think. You will find you have many healthy foods to choose from -- if you can look past the cheese sticks and hamburgers, that is! Here's a quick guide to healthy college cafeteria food choices:

Choose:

• Fresh fruit and vegetables
• Low-fat dips, salsa or hummus
• Whole-grain cereals like Cheerios
• Low-fat dairy products
• Eggs
• Salads
• Lean meat, such a turkey or chicken breast
• Grilled, baked, broiled, stir-fried, or pan-seared dishes

Avoid:

• Soda
• Ice cream, cookies, brownies, etc.
• Hamburgers or hot dogs
• Refined carbs like white rice, soda crackers, and bagels
• Regular dairy products, such as whole milk or ice cream
• Pizza
• Potato and tortilla chips

To learn more on managing your weight during college check out our Freshman 15 advice.

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