Oftentimes it is easy for university students to find themselves in a pickle when it comes to making sure to eat proper and nutritious meals or, honestly, eating at all. While there are a couple of main places on campus with a “smorgasbord” of options ranging from snacks to smoothies to burritos to salads and much more, there are questions that still arise. What is a student to do if they don’t have enough time to eat a meal or stand in line? What if the daily menu sounds less than desirable, and you’ve exhausted your palate on the Gazebo? How can students secure a balanced diet so they can prosper in their pursuit of changing the world? Luckily for those whose brains are clouded as thick as pea soup by these questions, there are a few students who have willingly given up their secrets to the ambrosia that keeps them the cream of the crop.
“I try to plan ahead. I grab apples from the cafe or Gazebo for the mornings. I know I'll be hungry but don't have time to grab breakfast. I like to buy plain oatmeal in bulk and have a serving for breakfast with my coffee and whatever fruit I have on hand, just because it's super quick and gives me enough to last through the morning. On days I have a bit more time though I try to get a breakfast bowl with rice and beans from the gazebo. With every meal I usually eat a piece of fruit and some sort of vegetable, like an apple and a small salad, or veggies in a meal like a burrito, just to make sure I'm getting something green and healthy every day.”
Lucille Borges (junior, speech-language pathology)
“Well, I’m not a picky eater so I usually eat at the caf and get all the vegetables and eat them even if I don’t prefer them and then I’ll get something from the salad bar for more nutrients. For quick emergency meals, I have these microwave lentils from Costco that last me a whole semester or year depending on how I’m doing and I can eat them alone or with rice, which can also be bought microwaveable.”
Nora Martin (senior, psychology and English)
“I usually just get a Cliff bar and a smoothie from the Gazebo! I make sure I always have some form of vegetable and have one serving of that at the cafe or Gazebo so I get a salad too!”
Glenielle Sta Ana (junior, speech-language pathology)
“At the beginning of the week, I usually buy a bunch of quick snacks from the gazebo to grab in the morning or eat between classes, mostly granola bars and Greek yogurt. When I get take out from the cafe, I fill the extra cups up with fresh fruits and veg from the salad bar to keep in my fridge and snack on.”
Erica Howell (senior, speech-language pathology and audiology)
“Whenever I'm limited on time I usually snack on a protein shake or yogurt and trail mix. I get most of my nutrients from supplements and I always grab a couple of fruits whenever I go to the cafe.”
Danny Frederick (junior, computer science)
“I have a banana with an iced strawberries and cream oat milk latte in the mornings when I know I won’t be eating until the evening. I don’t usually get all my vegetables and fruits though. I have such a busy schedule that I often times forget to eat. I run on coffee most days.”
Karla Torres (senior, graphic design and Spanish)
And that’s a wrap!
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