Whether you're a undergraduate student, grad student, or employee at MIT, we all have the same daily dilemma...what to eat on or around campus? And many of you may be asking yourself..."how can I eat healthy on campus?"

This week's e-Well Tip focuses on guidelines to help you make healthy selections when you're eating on or around MIT.

**Even in the midst of so many of the unhealthy food options there are some healthy choices one can make.

**Be careful of fried foods -- choose baked or grilled items instead of high- fat fried foods.

**Watch portion sizes -- save half of your lunch for dinner. Split a meal with a friend or a co-worker.

**Choose low-fat protein options -- chicken or fish over pork and beef. Or choose a low-fat vegetarian meal.

**Beware of the hidden fats on the salad bar -- the best intentions of eating a healthy salad can be shattered when creamy salad dressings, croutons, bacon bits, and pasta salads are added. Stick to lots of veggies, a small amount of Italian or Greek style dressing with some extra vinegar added, and toppings such as a few olives, raisins, beans, or a small amount of cheese.

**Hold the mayo, hold the cheese, hold the sauce -- ask for no mayonnaise, cheese, or sauce OR ask for "half of the usual amount" before your sandwich is made.

**Choose clear broth or tomato-based soups instead of cream-based soups.

**Try to satisfy your sweet tooth after lunch with a fruit cup, a small hot chocolate, or low-fat chocolate milk.

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