Surviving The Dining Hall

You walk in. The smell of french fries and freshly baked cookies hits you, and you know you're a goner! Anyone who is in college knows about the dining hall. All it takes is one swipe of an ID card, and it's all you can eat buffet style heaven. My first few dining hall experiences ended painfully with what my roommates and I refer to as a major "food baby" (in our case, it was more like food twins). Needless to say, the thrill of the dining hall faded quickly for me, and now all I want is some yummy food that would make me feel good and energized. No matter where you go to school, I guarantee the dining hall has healthy options. The thing is, you might have to get a little creative. 

Here's an example! Tonight was "make your own taco" night in our dining hall. I do love me some tacos, but wasn't really in the mood for anything too heavy. I decided to take lettuce from the toppings bar and make my very own taco salad, complete with chicken, beans, rice, guacamole, and a sprinkle of cheese! Combine that with a side of fruit and a cold glass of soy milk, and I was all set! 

The moral of the story is, the healthy options are always there, they just might not be sitting on a golden platter with a light up sign pointing to them. Be creative, be healthy, and don't be afraid to make it your own!