Top 5 Healthy Eating Tips

1. Make Time for Meals
Eating 3 meals per day plus snacks will give you energy that will last all day and keep your metabolism active. Stop in the Energy Zone or the Second Storey Market to purchase a healthy portable snack such as fruit, parfaits or a granola bar when you’re on the go.

2. Balance Your Meals
Eating healthy meals that contain foods from at least 3 different food groups (preferably grains, vegetables, and fruit) will help to ensure that you get all the nutrition you need to stay healthy! Be sure to eat different combinations of grains, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and healthy fats throughout the day.

3. Don’t forget Dairy
Your bones still need calcium to stay strong. Dairy foods and some dairy alternatives, such as enriched soymilk, provide protein as well as calcium. Soy and rice milk are available in the vegetarian cases in all three dining halls.

4. Stay Hydrated
Proper hydration is important for healthy skin and organs. Drink water even if you are not thirsty. Waiting until you are thirsty to have fluids means you are already partially dehydrated. Pack a bottle of water in your backpack or gym bag!

5. Choose Appropriate Portions
You may not realize how much food you are actually eating. When eating at the dining hall, take smaller portions to start and go back for more if you are still hungry.