Often college students think it is impossible to eat a healthy diet in college but it’s not!  Yes, we are limited on time but a healthy diet doesn’t take as much time as you think, actually i may take even less time.  It is very important to eat a healthy diet but to first start out you need to know what you need and want you don’t to get there.  Continue reading below to find out how you can start eating a healthy diet in college!

Breakfast – As always, it is important to eat breakfast!  You must do it to get your health to the top.  We’ve heard it ever since we were little and there is a reason for that.  We want to make sure we get our brain food and have energy throughout the day.  It is also a good way to increase or vitamin intake.  Start out by eating eggs, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt or anything that is rich in vitamins.

Lunch – Lunch is a bigger meal that should have many vitamins, minerals and protein.  Whether you grab a deli cut sandwich, soup, some kind or meat or even a granola bar with a large portion of fruit or a salad you will be off to a good start.  Make sure your meal is filling, has what you need for a daily basis and isn’t too high in calories.  Try to do no more than 350-400 per meal.

Dinner – This is the meal where you should get your fiber, vegetables and the majority of your protein.  Dinners with meats like steak, chicken and turkey are a great way to start out.  Protein is very important to give you energy and to also allow muscles to develop.  Energy is something we definitely need in college so it is important o get it.  Once again try to stay within the limits of 350-400 calories.

Snacks – It is always good to eat a few snacks throughout the day.  Eat some fruit, vegetables, peanuts, or anything that is good for you.  Snacks prevent you from eating too much at one time, prevent that awful too full feeling and help you burn calories throughout the day.

Eliminate – It is very common for college students to go to fast food restaurants in college in between class but avoid this as much as possible.  Don’t get in the habit of going to McDonalds every Monday and Wednesday to get a Big Mac meal.  This is dangerous to your health and should be eaten as less as possible.  Also, if you do want to get a bite to eat, pack your own lunch.  This will save you money and will save you the hassle of going off campus or can save you from making daily trips to the vending machine.

It is very common for college students to gain a lot of weight when they go away to college or even go to a community college.  Although, it doesn’t have to be that way.  Eat a healthy diet, get plenty of exercise and take a multi-vitamin for the best health!