Comments on: Guest Post: How to Eat Healthy on College Campuses

By: Teresa

Teresa — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:41:46 +0000

I really appreciate this! As an incoming freshman its really helpful for me!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 03 May 2009 04:48:09 +0000

I have never had any type of disordered eating, so maybe I’m thinking about this a little differently, but I don’t think of things like “the size of a fist” as diet tips but simply a guideline for an average serving size, something to go off of. A lot of people tend to overeat and having a guideline can be really helpful, especially when pasta dishes in cafeterias can cover entire dinner plates and easily be 3 servings. Again, I don’t look at this as dieting at all, just being aware of portion sizes.

By: Casey

Casey — Sat, 02 May 2009 23:40:32 +0000

Yeah, as a college student, I have to disagree with some of these pointers and agree with Lee that they sound like generic diet tips. Cafes often have healthy and nutritious muffin, bread, and parfait options that are completely acceptable to eat on a regular basis. And you don’t go to a homestyle restaurant to eat steamed vegetables and plain fish. Everything in moderation – even grandpa’s good ol’ cheesy cream of potato.

By: Tiffany!

Tiffany! — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:52:09 +0000

Rice is a complex carb? I never eat rice. It’s nothing but empty carbs! Brown rice is a complex carb though but I tend to stay away from that too.

By: Mariposa

Mariposa — Sat, 02 May 2009 01:48:40 +0000

this is a great guest post! i didnt have a lot to worry about with school food- i didnt live on campus when i went, but buffets are still everywhere.. and they are scary!!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:08:19 +0000

Great guest post! Thanks for the tips, I’m graduating from college in a couple weeks, but I certainly learned my way to eating healthy in the dining halls and on campus, with the use of many tips like yours!! Thanks!!

By: lee (for the love of peanut butter)

lee (for the love of peanut butter) — Fri, 01 May 2009 23:34:34 +0000

Although these tips are pretty healthy, they sound like dieting ideas. As if college students needed more pressure to watch their food? I know many girls have no idea about nutrition and may seek guidance, but the majority average college girl already knows TOO much if you ask me. I do not know about anyone else, but I would be pretty upset if I watched my best friend throw away half of her pasta since it was not the size of a FIST. Us students need more fuel than that, and it’s a little ambiguous. If my friend started blotting bread sticks, I’d be worried. I am in recovery from anorexia, so maybe this is bias, but I would love to see a guest post about how we can take the focus off from dieting and watching our weight.

Thanks.

By: Megs

Megs — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:27:09 +0000

I actually work for the company that does the food service at your Campus (I can tell by the branded concepts). Your tips are exactly what our registered dietitians recommend. Bear in mind that the managers and directors should also be willing to share nutritional information with you for almost all entrees and menu items!!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:24:35 +0000

I agree with Ali on the late night dining. We would always load up on Mozzarella Sticks and Fries. I think I was actually pretty spoiled in college. Boston University had awesome dining halls and often had visiting guest chefs. Mmmmm. Oh and Lobster night. I loved Lobster night

By: Ali

Ali — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:15:33 +0000

Very thorough tips! The cafeteria wasn’t as much of an issue for me. My biggest problem was late night pizza/breadsticks after going out! Oh, the horrors of college…