Good Health & Nutrition

Yes, the Freshman 15. We've all heard of it and we all want to avoid it. Let's talk about how we can do so. Nurtition is a huge part of maintaining a healthy weight in college. As college students, in a college town, there are so many temptations when it comes to unhealthy food and guilty pleasures. You'll come into college thinking that you can eat everything. College students sometimes think and live like "Oh, but that couldn't happen to me!" But it can, and with thinking like that, it will. It's inevitable. Having the right mindset and taking the proper percautions for your own nutritional health is vital. In Geneseo's website, they include many helpful tips when it comes to caring for your overall health in avoiding the Freshman 15. Everyone has always judged the fat kid at the gym, saying "Why are they even here?" Well maybe because they had the same thinking that you did. They thought that they could never gain that much weight b...

Meal Prep, I know it sounds hard. BUT, it doesn't have to be. I'm going to give you a few ideas and helpful tips when it comes to shopping for, and choosing nutritional, budget-friendly foods!  Now when it comes to planning out a meal, budgeting will be your best friend! Set a budget, and stick to it. I know that it doesn't always come naturally to people, and that's okay. Sit down and write out how much money you have for the month and set aside some for food. Take that amount and portion it weekly so that you are able to switch it up because who wants to eat the same thing for three weeks? Not I. For me personally, being able to finance my money and stick to how much I plan on spending on food has definitely helped me cut down on things I want instead of things that I need. Like do you really need those hot Cheetos? We both know you don't. So put them down.  Shop when there are sales! Don't be ashamed to whip out some coupons, they will save you ...

I get it, eating in dining halls on college campuses are not always the most healthy options! But there certainly are ways to make sure that you are not eating too much of a good thing. For example, say the entree today is a chicken sandwich. You can choose to get it grilled instead of fried. Instead of french fries, you can have a fruit or vegetable plate. And I know "But why?!" trust me, I know it's tough, but it'll be worth it! It's the little things that make the biggest difference in a diet.  Know what you're eating, most dining halls come with a nutrition guide so take advantage of it. Being aware of what and how much you are putting into your body is another important part of good nutrition. Although the portion may look small visually, always take into consideration how many calories you are consuming in one sitting.  The USDA has ten helpful tips to students who have to rely on dining hall food when it comes to proper nutrition.  1. Know what ...

Well hey there, my name is Cheyenne Jackson. I'm a full-time student at Eastern Illinois University located in a small town near Champaign called Charleston. I'm 20 years old and I'm studying Health Administration with a minor in Business. A lot of people ask me "Well what do you want to do with that?" And at first, I didn't exactly know because I used to be a Pre-nursing major. And MAN am I glad I switched. But I would really love to open up my own clinic for inner city families who don't have great access to good quality care. But for now, I'm only in my second year... We'll get there, eventually!  Some interesting things about me, well I like to cook all kinds of things. I've basically become a gym rat and I'm so glad because I used to hate the gym believe it or not (you can). Going to the gym and eating right have so many benefits. And in my future blog posts, I look forward to sharing some great information about proper nutritio...