Good nutrition doesn't happen on its own. Substituting dangerous dining hall meals with healthy foods stocked in your own fridge is the key to keeping off the weight that most of your friends will pack on during your first semester!

Top 10 Dorm Room Grocery List

1.  Cereal
   To keep your tummy full during early classes, buy a fiber-packed cereal to eat when you wake up. Just 1 cup can supply anywhere from 3-13 grams of fiber! Keep paper bowls and plastic spoons handy in your dorm for this quick, healthy and filling breakfast option. (Bring glass bowls to be eco-friendly!)   
2. Almond Milk (Tetra Pak Containers)
   Almond Milk is a great complement to your morning cereal – and it’s an even better alternative than fat-free milk. If you get the unsweetened vanilla version, you’ll save yourself 11 grams of sugar.
3. Salad Bags
   A meal can always be made in seconds with a bag of fresh baby spinach or romaine lettuce! Grab a few light salad dressings like balsamic vinaigrette (keep it to 2 tablespoons or under 60 calories). Top off your salad with raw carrots or cucumbers to add crunch and flavor — and to get in your daily servings of veggies! Bonus topping: have a bag of Parmesan cheese handy — it packs lots of flavor for just 20 calories per tsp.!
4. Cans or Pouches of Tuna/Salmon
   Drain a can of wild salmon or low mercury tuna, and make a sandwich or top a salad for a quick, easy omega-3 protein fix! These cans and pouches are affordable, don’t need refrigeration and are good to throw into a backpack when you’re on campus all day!
5. Frozen Veggies
   Frozen vegetables guarantee a healthy base for a meal — especially during cram time when going to the market is not an option. Just throw ‘em in a glass bowl topped with a paper towel, microwave for a few minutes, and chow down!
6. Fruits
   Apples and bananas are especially filling at only 100 calories each. You can eat them as part of your breakfast, in-between classes, for dessert, or as a late-night snack instead of giving in to the pizza delivery guy. You’ll be so much happier in the morning if you bring your fruit to the party rather than a regular slice of pizza, which will cost you about 300 calories and 9 grams of fat.
7. Cinnamon
   This spice doesn’t just add a delicious punch to your cereal or fruit, it can also potentially help burn fat. It also helps get rid of medication-resistant yeast infections!
8. Pre-Portioned Mini Dark Chocolate Squares
    Girls need a little bit of chocolate, but make sure it’s the dark kind… check the labels to make sure it’s over 70 percent cacao. Some of these treats are as little as 50 calories per serving!
9. Frozen Turkey Meatballs, Chicken, Salmon or Veggie Burgers
   These are quick and easy to prepare at any time, and high in protein! Top your salad or enjoy with a side of vegetables to power-up and make you feel full.
10. Greek Yogurt
    With 130 calories a cup, this is a great option. It’s full of protein and has no fat AND no cholesterol, which makes it a friendly dairy option for weight loss. Enjoy with a side of veggies for the ultimate low-calorie meal!