As a college student, I have found it very difficult to eat the “right” foods. As I entered college, I was haunted by the terrible rumors of the Freshman 15. This theory is that as you become a freshman, you are likely to gain 15 pounds over the course of the year. This might seem like a major exaggeration, but it is not as hard as it seems. When you are on a meal plan at Kosters that offers you 10 meals a week plus an additional $300.00 flex dollars good for use at the Cafe, let’s just say you take advantage of the money that your parents are paying for. Especially at Kosters, the a
ll-you-can-eat buffet style dining on campus, it is hard to choose from wither the Pizza Bar, International Bar, the Grille, or the Soup and Salad Bar. The majority of these options are not healthiest option and if you are eating there three times a day, the pounds can easily add up. My hope in telling you about my experience is to provide various ways to get around the dreadful Freshman 15. 
My attempt at eating healthy at Kosters begins with avoiding the Grille and Pizza Bar section all together. At the Grille they provide burgers, chicken patties, and fries of all varieties, and at the Pizza Bar they have the largest array of pizza ranging from the classic cheese and pepperoni to random toppings of buffalo chicken. These are the greasiest parts of Kosters and is a likely way to gain those unneeded pounds.
My frequent food of choice is usually a combination of soup, salad, or a sandwich. To me, these options are relatively healthy, but unfortunately I would not be satisfied if I lived on these foods alone. There fore, I tend to hit up the international bar which offers a diverse range of food from Mexican to Thai to Mediterranean.
Another major problem that leads to gained weight is the food people buy in order to munch on. As college students, we tend to buy the cheapest thing in the grocery aisle which is usually not the healthiest. Below I have provided healthy snacks, which are easy and cheap.
Happy trails mix-Combine 1 cup whole-grain toasted oat cereal with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup dried cranberries for a healthy trail mix.
Ants on a log- Spread peanut butter on celery sticks and top with raisins. This is a favorite of mine.
Fat-free yogurt with fruit and a sprinkle of nuts
Fruits and Vegetables- Spice it up with fat-free dip.
Popsicles- Look for ones made with 100% fruit juice.
Rice Cakes
Baked Tortilla Chips
Granola Bars- those low in fat and sugar
Low-fat cheese
Low-fat pudding
ll-you-can-eat buffet style dining on campus, it is hard to choose from wither the Pizza Bar, International Bar, the Grille, or the Soup and Salad Bar. The majority of these options are not healthiest option and if you are eating there three times a day, the pounds can easily add up. My hope in telling you about my experience is to provide various ways to get around the dreadful Freshman 15. 
My attempt at eating healthy at Kosters begins with avoiding the Grille and Pizza Bar section all together. At the Grille they provide burgers, chicken patties, and fries of all varieties, and at the Pizza Bar they have the largest array of pizza ranging from the classic cheese and pepperoni to random toppings of buffalo chicken. These are the greasiest parts of Kosters and is a likely way to gain those unneeded pounds.
My frequent food of choice is usually a combination of soup, salad, or a sandwich. To me, these options are relatively healthy, but unfortunately I would not be satisfied if I lived on these foods alone. There fore, I tend to hit up the international bar which offers a diverse range of food from Mexican to Thai to Mediterranean.
Another major problem that leads to gained weight is the food people buy in order to munch on. As college students, we tend to buy the cheapest thing in the grocery aisle which is usually not the healthiest. Below I have provided healthy snacks, which are easy and cheap.
Happy trails mix-Combine 1 cup whole-grain toasted oat cereal with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup dried cranberries for a healthy trail mix.
Ants on a log- Spread peanut butter on celery sticks and top with raisins. This is a favorite of mine.
Fat-free yogurt with fruit and a sprinkle of nuts
Fruits and Vegetables- Spice it up with fat-free dip.
Popsicles- Look for ones made with 100% fruit juice.
Rice Cakes
Baked Tortilla Chips
Granola Bars- those low in fat and sugar
Low-fat cheese
Low-fat pudding
By eating some of these healthy snack options, you will avoid those addicting, unhealthy snacks and soon be on your way to overcoming the Freshman 15.
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