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Eating Healthy in the College Cafeteria

We’ve all heard of the Freshman 15, but being able to outsmart the empty calories lurking on college campuses can mean a healthy freshman year. The college cafeteria is one place that can make or break healthy habits. Be sure to watch portion sizes, try to limit number of trips in the all-you-can settings and eat a variety of colorful, nutritious foods.
This Health and Wellness coordinator shares tips on navigating the cafeteria so that you can avoid campus weight gain.

You can also check out The Dorm Room Diet, by Dr. Oz’s daughter Daphne Oz. She shares her experience as a freshman and how she managed to eat healthy, even when all odds pointed against.