There's bee a growingconcern over what college kids eat on campus. Cafeterias are producing tasty food but the problem is that it's mostly fried. Some are changing their menus to fit diets and religious restrictions >Yet in some schools there's still a battle.
It is easier to conitnue a menu with cheap ingredients. However it's time to rethink the dishes whne students' health could be harmed.If enogh people protest there can be changes Both faculty and the student body should have some kind of protest along with petitions that everyone can sign. They can even ask for a school nutritionist that can help in planning healthier meals. He or she can also assist in what ingredients to buy and recipes to make. A nutitionist can also help in teaches classes or giving seminars on proper eating,If the school doesn;t have the money for one , then they can always rely on a professor who teaches the subject. Their input will also be helpful when it comes to planning decent recipes to put out,
What else can universities and campuses do? One is installing salad bars on the campus. This way both faculty and students can eat fresh veggies and fruits. The cafeteria staff can also include healthy proteins like chicken or turkey. They can also offer good for you dressing like vinaigrettes flavored with fresh herbs.Forget heavier dressings made with mayo and buttermilk.. They're too rich in calories and fats. Skip the croutons and bacon too. Pepitas and sunflower seeds add just as much crunch and flavor as them. Another suggestion is offering vegan alternatives. Many kids are turning vegetarian these days. Cafeterias can offer burgers made with Beyond Beef or offer more veggies dishes like ratatouille which can be made for a crowd. Instead of doughnuts and cookies, limit desserts to fresh fruits. They're easy to carry in a backpack too.
School cafeterias don;t have to be good food deserts. They can offer students an faculty nutritious and tasty dishes .They just need to change.
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