Health Food Challenge!

That’s right guys. I’m challenging you to treat your bodies right until the end of this semester. With all the stress that the end of the semester can bring, it can be easy to give into junk food temptations. They get to me, too. But it is important to treat your body right and provide it with the proper nutrients now more than ever. Staying healthy and active will help relieve stress, making it easier  to get through all the those last minute papers and projects, and helping you get ready for finals.

So this is my challenge: Replace one junk food item each meal with a healthy food item. For example, instead of burgers and fries, get a burger with some baked chips. Or for dinner, instead of macaroni and cheese with potato chips, swap in some carrots for chips.

Little changes like that will make all the difference, and they’ll get you on the right track to feeling physically ready to take on the end of the semester. Let me know what you think, how you’re doing, and if you think this challenge has benefited you by leaving a comment.

Remember, You Are What You Eat!

Food Fight!

Here are a few of your favorite junk foods matched up against some healthier options. Click on the “fullscreen” option on top to get a better view. Enjoy!

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Remember, You Are What You Eat!

College Food

Here’s a little slideshow I’ve put together centered around food and friends. I took these pictures myself with my 35mm film camera – yes, they still exist. I hope you enjoy, and see this as proof that you can eat healthy in college.

College Food

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Remember, You Are What You Eat!

Brown Baggin’ It

Bring your lunch to school!

Believe it or not, the grade school tradition of packing your lunch is actually a great way to save you money and keep you healthy in college. Here are some great reasons to get out your old Superman lunch box and bring a homemade lunch to school:

• Control – A packed lunch allows you to control what you’re eating, which is very important in a healthy lifestyle.
• It’s cheaper! – If you pack a healthy sandwich (on whole grain bread), pretzels, and a few pieces of fruit, you’re set for the day without spending a single cent on overpriced, unhealthy, cafeteria food. And don’t forget about leftovers. They make for a great packed lunch.
• Variety – What’s better than eating whatever you want? Nothing. Bringing your lunch to school is a great way to add variety to your diet, so mix it up! I even dare you to not bring the same thing to eat two days in row. 

My favorite things to bring for lunch are sandwiches, soups, salads, whole fruit, and pretzels! What are yours? Leave a comment and share you brown bag secrets.

That’s it for now. Remember, you are what you eat!