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By Marina Salsbury
Living at home, students have parents to take care of nutrition. Healthy meals are typically offered on some kind of a regular basis. When students leave the nest and head off to college, however, nutrition problems can rise up and cause problems in other areas. Without anybody to remind them it’s time for dinner and push them to eat their vegetables, students busy with lectures or holed up in dorms taking online college classes can quickly pack on pounds and watch their health deteriorate. Here are some tips to help college students everywhere avoid the weight gain of freshman year and maintain their great health:
Eat Regularly
Skipping meals will only lead to unstable blood glucose levels and unhealthy eating. Dining on a regular basis will keep blood sugar stable. This means you can’t keep skipping lunch to go talk with friends. Grab something to go from the cafeteria and take it along with you. If you have to study during lunchtime then you should take the books with you to the cafeteria and eat while you catch up on your reading.
Healthy Munchies
When you’re cramming for an exam into the wee hours of the morning it’s normal to get hungry for a snack. Enjoying a nibble of something during study sessions is perfectly fine, as long as you’re choosing healthy snacks. Invest in a small, dorm-size refrigerator that you can stock with yogurt, blocks of cheese, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Nuts are also a healthy snack that can be enjoyed anytime. The next time your study session goes late, don’t just order pizza.
Have it Handy
If you don’t have healthy snacks in your dorm room then you won’t be able to take advantage of them. When you’re at the store picking up foods you can grab in a hurry, take the time to choose healthy ones. Leave the chips at the store and head back to campus with sunflower seeds and a bunch of bananas.
Watch out at Parties
Of course you make time for the occasional party. After all, you’ve got to blow off steam sometime. The problem is parties are usually stocked with snacks that aren’t too good for your body. Don’t skip dinner and then head to the party thinking you’ll eat there. Before you go to the party, chow down on a healthy snack and a big glass of water. You’ll find it easier to turn down the junk food, and have more time to visit with friends instead of scavenging.
Sleep Still Matters
It doesn’t matter how old you get, you’ll always need plenty of sleep. The connection between sleep deprivation and weight gain shouldn’t be underestimated. Give yourself the best chance at success by making sure you’re getting enough sleep. Late-night study sessions may be necessary once in a while, but they should never be a regular habit.
Hydrate
The importance of drinking enough water can’t be stressed enough. Staying hydrated keeps your body healthy and helps you control your appetite and cravings. Invest in a closeable water bottle and keep it with you throughout the day. Sip on it in every class and between classes to ensure that you get all the water your body demands.
Heading off to college is full of challenges. There are new schedules to adjust to and the high demands of professors. Taking care with your nutrition and making healthy choices will make it easier to make the transition and be successful, not to mention make it easier for you to maintain the trim figure you enjoyed in high school.
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