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Confessions of a Nutrition Student: Between Lectures, Indomie, and Curiosity

 Dear reader,

If you think being a nutrition student means l'm always eating perfect balanced meals with fruits on the side... please shift that thought 😹I still eat indomie at night, sometimes skip breakfast when lectures choke, or drink "rat poison" (as my lecturer calls Coke). And I won't lie, junk food sneaks in here and there. But one thing about me, I'm always curious about what my food is actually giving me.


Lecture time is another story entirely. Some days it's metabolism, other days it's endless talk about carbs, proteins, and vitamins. It can feel like plenty grammar, but little by little it changes how I see food. Suddenly, rice is not just white grains it's energy on a plate. Beans? They're protein, fiber, and iron. Even garri becomes more than "soakings" it's quick energy, a little fiber, and minerals.

But the real gist is when class knowledge meets real life. I remember one time I had terrible constipation😭 that was from me going hours without drinking water please drink water o, It was so uncomfortable, and if you know me, you know I hate taking drugs. So l decided to put what l'd been learning to the test.
I researched and found out that fruits like oranges, watermelon, and leafy vegetables can help bulk up stool, because they contain fiber and ease digestion. I tried it, and it actually worked. That day, I realized food isn't just for filling the stomach it can really be medicine.
 Since then, l've been extra curious. Every time I eat, I catch myself asking: what nutrients am I getting right now? Even when I'm not eating "healthy" per se. Suya? Protein plus spice therapy, Meat pie? Carbs, fat, and let's be honest comfort. A chilled Nutri Choco? Sugar rush and vibes. At least now I know when to balance it out with fruits, veggies, or water.

So, life as a nutrition student is really a mix. Long hours in class, countless notes, and food practicals on one side. Then on the other side real life lessons where theory meets the plate, and I learn how food affects my body directly. I may not always get it right, but one thing is sure:

I'm not just studying nutrition, l'm living it, one lecture, one cheat meal, and one balanced plate at a time.

 

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM

    Lol 😂
    Great 😊
    Health is wealth 🔥👌🏾

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  2. AnonymousOctober 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM

    😂😂😂
    I really love this. This is my favorite so far cause I can actually relate to it personally.

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    1. The Nutri JournalOctober 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM

      I’m so glad you liked it !

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