Strawberries, tomato and jicama, oh my! Photo: Brittany Domb.
By Brittany Domb
Everyone is familiar with the phrase “freshman fifteen” and spends their college years trying their best to avoid falling into this trap. But it is really difficult when we are surrounded by a sea of not-so-healthy food attractions, such as Umami Burger or Domino’s Pizza.
Unawareness of what one eats also makes its way back to the school cafeteria. As Wellness Week progresses, inspired AJU students will likely be wondering how they can incorporate a healthy diet into their busy lifestyles, even on a meal plan. We are also nearing finals, so it is important to consume food that will maximize our academic performances. There is a misconception on campus that it is not possible to eat healthy in the cafeteria, but this is not necessarily true.
Here are a few tips for maximizing your meals at the Berg:
Ask for what you want! The food staff, Jeff Stuart and Cleta West, are happy to accommodate your dietary needs, but they can’t if you don’t ask. It’s almost as if the Berg has its very own “secret menu.” You have the option of getting egg whites for breakfast, as well as gluten free rice cakes and cereals. Have you noticed that there has been spinach in the salad bar every day? This is because a student requested it. More kale dishes have also been incorporated due to student requests. Senior Rebeccah Minazadeh agrees, saying, “Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want! The Berg has been great at supplying food per demands.” Read more »
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