Dorm Room Diet? Don't Deny It
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Dorm Room Diet? Don't Deny It
The Dorm Room Diet recognizes that you need not deprive yourself completely, and that one bad day doesn't make or break a diet. For example, a pint of Ben & Jerry's could be a once-a-week indulgence, but don't make it a daily one. If you need a daily ice cream fix, Dorm Room Diet creator Daphne Oz suggests a lowfat yogurt bar instead.
If you're following the Dorm Room Diet plan, substituting healthier meals and snacks when faced with a dazzling array of high-fat, high-calorie choices is one of the keys to success. Try these ideas for healthy substitutions in the dining hall. Not a student? The same rules apply at any salad bar or office cafeteria.
- Choose skim or lowfat milk for cereal.
- Load up your salad with veggies and opt for a vinaigrette dressing rather than a creamy ranch or cheese dressing.
- Look for whole grain breads rather than white breads.
- Order green peppers, not pepperoni, on pizza; you'll save calories and fat.
- Beware of alcohol; it impairs your judgment and will contribute to the munchies.
- Crave crunchy snacks? Ms. Oz is a big fan of baby carrots; they are crunchy, tasty, healthy and low in calories and fat.
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