What You Eat Matters
All of us need to eat to live. So, every day we have a choice to use each meal as an opportunity to do something good for ourselves. What we eat matters because we can improves our lives by eating a more nutritious diet. Eating healthier foods gives you more energy. As college students, we need as much energy as we can get to make it through each day of classes, internships, studying, and socializing. Our food can fuel us to do our best in all these endeavors. If you find yourself feeling tired and sluggish every day, try updating your diet. Some ideas for food that can provide you more energy: Eat lean proteins like turkey and chicken Healthy carbohydrates like whole grains (brown bread, brown rice, barley, etc.) For a quick pick-me-up throughout the day, snack on high-protein, whole foods like nuts and seeds. What you eat can also affect your mood. While foods high in sugar can give you an initial jolt of energy, they will lead you to feel sluggish and have more