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Last Updated on January 7, 2021
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The Weight of College
The weight of college can quickly sneak up on you during the first year or what is better known as the “freshman 15.” Poor food and drink choices that are fueled by stress, a tight budget, and partying are the factors that can contribute to weight gain. Here are the more infamous freshman food traps.
Ramen Noodles
When your bank account is only showing a few dollars, Ramen Noodles seem the prime choice for a meal – clocking in at just $2.00 for a box of 12. It wins for cheapness but not for it’s nutrition profile because it contains close to nothing in vitamins and has a whopping 875 milligrams of sodium. About an hour after you eat the salty soup, you’re going to want something to quench your thirst. Salt does not directly increase body fat but it will increase water retention.
Macaroni and Cheese
It’s cheap, creamy, and delicious – making it the go-to food choice when it comes to comfort food. But buying the processed version will make the scale go up in body fat and water weight. Just one serving of Kraft macaroni and cheese has 13 grams of fat and 750 milligrams of sodium.
Late Night Breakfasts
As a study break, many colleges host late night breakfasts at the dinning hall. It’s a fun social time to catch up with friends and forget about exams for a while, but piling your plate high with bacon and pancakes will induce a food coma. Instead, cut back on the portions so you can dine and unwind for an hour before going back to studying.
Pizza
Five dollars for a pie is a steal on a college campus, and ordering it after a night out will squash the late night munchies. But the constant routine of a night of drinking and eating a few slices will be the causes for a beer belly. Instead, keep a few macro-friendly snacks in your dorm room to munch on.
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