Tips to Avoid the “Freshman 15″
When kids go off to college they start making many of their own decisions, including what and when to eat. Now is a good time to talk to your college-bound student about making smart food choices to keep them healthy and prevent an unwanted weight gain.
Dorm Room Munchies
Instead of those late night pizzas and microwave meals, have some easy breakfast and snack items on hand for the mini-fridge.
-Fresh, dried or packaged fruit
-Whole wheat crackers
-Cereal
-Granola bars
-Yogurt
Think the Drink
-Diet soda
-Fat free milk
-Low-cal flavored waters
-100% juice
-Only occasional high calorie coffee drinks
