Written by: Marika Gray
Eating healthy is normally not on the list of priorities for a college student, though it shouldn’t be. The quickest and easiest way to a meal is not always the best way. As a college student this is the first time in your life that you get to make most of your decisions on your own. This is the best time to establish healthy eating habits that will last a life time. Let’s start with the obvious, fruit. Whenever you are presented with free food on campus, such as “Fresh Fruit Fridays” in the Campus Rec, take advantage of it! An apple goes a much longer way than a quick bag of chips. Next, always remember to listen to your body. When you are hungry, eat! Avoid skipping meals to do other things like studying. Without the proper energy supplied through nutritious meals you are unable to reach your full studying potentials. It is also a good idea to establish a routine! One option for this is to prepare your meals for the week ahead of time. This leaves way for zero excuses when you need something quick and easy because you have already done the hard work. As a UAB student you are presented with dozens of healthy option in each dining facility, you just have to look for them.
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