Healthy eating on campus

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Healthy Eating on Campus

As a student, campus life can feel like a whirlwind of classes, assignments, and social events. Your food choices are a secret weapon! Invest in eating habits that supercharge your energy.

Why?

Because healthy eating:

  • shapes your long-term eating patterns,
  • builds habits that stick with you for life,
  • fuels your brain and body for peak performance and concentration and
  • lowers your chances of facing type 2 diabetes or obesity down the road.

Healthy Eating on Campus

Eating out

As a student, your meals often come from cafeterias, coffee shops, food trucks, vending machines, or fast-food joints. While convenient, many of these options can be loaded with sodium, sugar, and unhealthy fats. But making healthier choices doesn’t have to be complicated!

This article has some some smart swaps and strategies to keep your energy up and your body thriving when you can’t make a home cooked meal.

Healthier menu options

Quick Tips

  • Opt for foods that are baked, grilled, broiled or poached
  • Ask for sauces and dressings on the side so you control how much you use.
  • Carry a reusable water bottle and sip throughout the day. Add mint, lemon, or berries to infuse it with natural flavour.
  • Limit caffeine, and watch out for specialty energy drinks which sneak in loads of sugar.
  • Embrace the opportunity to explore new cuisines and ingredients.
  • Stick to regular meals and snacks to maintain steady energy levels.
  • Avoid mindless snacking while reading and studying.
  • Keep smart snacks handy like fresh fruit and unsalted nuts.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be a chore. With a few simple adjustments and mindful decisions, you can enjoy your meals while fueling your body and mind for success. Small changes add up—start swapping and savour the difference!