Do You Like Shafer?

Since I am really into health and fitness what I eat on a daily basis plays a huge role in my life.  Working out and eating healthy go hand in hand, and what you put into your body on a regular basis is what you get out of it. I have noticed that it is very hard to get proper healthy nutrition at Shafer. The products are dense in calories and cooked in fats and oils. Also Shafer is a buffet, which can easily lead to overeating. It has been proven that eating three meals a day is not the best way to get your nutrients in. Instead you should eat 6 to 8 small meals a day, each should contain healthy fats, carbohydrates, and protein. This is also hard to do since students on a meal plan have a limited number of meal swipes. I personally do not like Shafer, and try to avoid it, but when I do go I try my best to make good choices. When you first walk in it is easy to be overwhelmed and just dive into the first thing that looks tasty. Try to walk around and observe all of your possible choices before selecting something to eat. This way you can pick something a little more healthy and satisfying. Try to avoid things that are fried or cooked in grease/oil. A good trick is to always start your meal with a salad and a glass of water. This way you will be partially full, and will generally eat less. Avoid the soda machines at all cost, the excess sugar and calories will just be stored as fat in the body. Have water or milk instead. The omelet station is always open and is a good way to get something a little healthier, just be sure to ask for real eggs. If your trying to lead a healthy lifestyle or even lose a few pounds a good place to start is with proper nutrition.