Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about the new and improved multi-grain cookies that the cafeteria serves. The Smart Snacks in Schools guidelines were recently enacted and have required that the cafeteria take a small step towards healthiness and replace items including  the previous sugar-heavy cookies with ones made of a  less health-damaging recipe. However, not many students are ready to jump on the health bandwagon, or have anything positive to say about the cookies for that matter.

It is evident that many are less-than pleased  with the cafeteria’s attempt to promote a better lifestyle with a small step towards healthier eating. With that in mind, it is important for everyone to remember that this decision was made in students’ best interest.

The USDA is aiming to “carefully [balance] science-based nutrition guidelines with practical and flexible solutions to promote healthier eating on campus,” and provide a more beneficial meal for students.

Another point to consider is the fact that this is all in moderation. It’s a cookie. It’s not like the cafeteria does not still serve other less-than-healthy items such as cheesy pizza and fried chicken. If students are really worried about maintaining their unhealthy diets, they can still buy themselves a nice hot, steamy tray of french fries and a soda pop if they choose.

The cafeteria is not a fast food joint, and therefore should not be responsible for giving students type two diabetes. If students are still having trouble looking on the bright side, at least the new cookies cost less!