by AFURE ADAH, CSU Communications Student Assistant
The Freshman 15 is something that can affect anyone during their first year of school. Common reasons students tend to get the “freshman 15” is a decline in physical exercise and unhealthy diet. Below are some tips and tricks to help you manage your diet and avoid putting on that unwanted weight.
AVOID FOODS YOU CAN EAT WITH YOUR HANDS
- French fries, pizza, burgers, hot wings, onion rings, etc…
- Okay: raw fruits and vegetables
AVOID FOODS THAT MELT QUICKLY
- Ice cream, chocolate bars, sorbet, gelato
- Okay: fat-free fro-yo, popsicles, fruit and juice bars
AVOID SPORTING EVENT FOODS
- Beer, peanuts, nachos, hot dogs, popcorn
- Okay: bottled water, popsicles
AVOID VENDING MACHINE FOODS
- Potato chips, soda, candy bars, cookies
- Okay: sugar free gum, water, mini pretzels
AVOID FOODS THAT COME IN CRINKLY BAGS
- Tortilla chips, cheese puffs, snack cakes, potato chips
- Okay: ready-to-eat salads, cereal, pre cut vegetables, frozen vegetables
AVOID FOODS WITH PHOSPHATES
- Bacon, hot dogs
- Okay: none
I hope these tips were helpful to you all. It is an interesting way to look at different foods and in a fun way to make better eating choices. Don’t let the Freshman 15 creep up on you this Spooky Szn!
