One of the easiest ways to pack on the pounds freshman year is by eating whatever you want from wherever you want.
Between Chick-fil-A, Panda Express and Pizza Hut it's easy to get carried away with the junk food.
I too have fallen into the trap of deliciously greasy on-campus food, and I'm here to pull you out and guide you into eating clean without sacrificing connivence or taste.
1. Plains to Plate
Plains to Plate is the only all gluten-free restaurant on campus, and it's delicious. However, just because your meal is gluten-free does not mean it is automatically healthy. They have many choices such as wraps and sandwiches, which can remain low-calorie and protein packed if you stay away form the carbs and make veggies your bff. Try a wrap stuffed with local veggies and a side of sweet potatoes.
2. Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A can actually be a healthy choice if you do some shuffling around. Yes, eating a friend chicken sandwich and french fries daily is not the best for you, but there's more to the menu than breading. A grilled chicken sandwich and a fruit cup can be a filling and nutritious pick for a quick lunch.
3. ABP
I won't lie to you, I used to think a turkey sandwich from ABP was a healthy choice, until I realized how full of fat and calories it was. If you're going to eat healthy at ABP, you need to stay away from the sandwiches and soups. Your best bet is to create your own salad with a meat, a carb and vinaigrette dressing.
4. Shushi place in village dining (can't remember name?????)
It's commonly thought that sushi is a healthy meal. While this is not always true, it can be most of the time. A sushi roll with raw shrimp or fish, cucumber and avocado can be a great way to get some veggies in. However, be sure to stay away from the mayonnaise-based yum-yum sauce and fried rolls.
These are just a few of my favorite quick and clean meals. No matter where you eat, be sure to watch out for carbs, and also to load up on veggies whenever you can to help keep those pounds off.
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