How to Make The best out of College Cafeteria Foods- Swipe Me In
- Edouard Gilles
- Jan 12, 2016
- 2 min read
Caf food is horrible! Being a freshman in college can be overwhelming especially when your mama's good cooking suddenly disappears and you have to readjust your appetite. To some, it is heartbreaking and to others, a great relief. Although you might not realize it now, campus cafeterias often save you a lot of time, money and is a great way to ensure that you are getting the nutrition your body needs. By now, you're probably in great distraught reading this as you think to your self "Caf food is horrible!" The college cafeteria experience can be completely different if you follow these simple steps:
1. Know the Cafeteria Hours for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
If you miss breakfast, lunch or dinner at any cafeteria, you'll most likely have very little options when it comes to finding healthy and pleasurable food to eat. Most college campuses only serve the "good food" at specified times, hence, it is important to schedule your classes around the caf, or you'll alway be stuck eating deli, pizza or burgers.
Florida Atlantic University Dining Hours
2. When in doubt, CHOOSE DELI
Ever walked into the cafeteria, migrate from booth to booth only to end your journey with disappointment? We all have, it's a moment where you contemplate on why you're paying thousands of dollars to eat dog food. Don't worry, be happy. Most campus cafeterias delegate a deli section that you can order subs from; order a tuna, ham, chicken or roast beef sandwich. It's usually one of the healthiest options besides the salad bar.
3. Check the Menu before heading to the Cafeteria
No one knows you better than you, therefore, it is imperative to know what foods you enjoy and check the dining menu daily to find out what is being served. Cafeteria menus are posted at the entrance and also online. Checking the menu will help you stay away from fatty foods such as burgers, fries and pizza as you'll know beforehand what they are serving that day.
4. Avoid Freshmen 15 by not eating burgers, fries, and pizza
As much as you'd like to believe that youth will last forever, it won't. As you grow older, your body burns less energy, hence, you gain more weight. Especially in college where drinking alcohol is more common than drinking water, and the only kitchen available is McDonalds drive-through. It is significant to make healthy choices when choosing what foods to eat. Keeping track of your food intake can help you achieve any fitness goal you may have as well as promote a healthy and fit lifestyle. Cafeteria burgers are fatty and unhealthy, pizza has little to no nutritional value and you're only one fry away from your next pound. So before you "grub," think, is that fry really worth it?
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