Lauren Eats Gainesville

  Obesity is a topic that is no stranger to Americans and is something that has sky rocketed within the United States. In the past year obesity has increased from the previous decade to a whopping 39.6 percent. According to the National Health and Nutrition Survey over 100 million people in the United States are obese, 41.1 percent being women and 37.9 percent men.  This may not come as a surprise, but while the obesity rate in America increases so do junk-food sales. The convenience of these fast food restaurants seem to outweigh the health consequences for many people. Granted, I have fallen victim to the golden arches and sometimes you just have to have that hot greasy burger but the key word for these restaurants is SOMETIMES. Making a habit out of eating out can have a number of effects on your body including acne, weight gain or even heart disease. But it's more than your diet that makes up a healthy lifestyle. Exercising is a key ingredient to this recipe and...

Chain restaurants are always a go-to for myself and many of my friends and family. They are reliable, consistent and just somewhere you can resort to when you don't know what to eat and for these reasons I am a BIG fan of them. One in particular that I recommend is a restaurant called Metro Diner. Metro Diner originated in Jacksonville, Florida and you can find locations across the country. One thing that I love about Metro Diner is the selection of food. Whether you're in the mood for a plate of chicken and waffles or a hot serving of meatloaf, Metro Diner has you covered! Metro Diner was also featured on Diner's, Drive-Ins and Dives, a show hosted by the Guy Fieri on the Food Network. The Diner has also won a number of awards like the one from the Gainesville Sun as the Best Diner in 2016 & 2017 and being called the #1 Breakfast & #1 Diner by the Void Magazine. You also don't have to worry about breaking the bank at this restaurant and can have an amazing me...

Hello! My name is Lauren and I reside in the small town of Gainesville, Florida. Not only is Gainesville home to the Florida Gators but it also has countless of restaurants for students to indulge at. In Gainesville, not only are you surrounded by great people but you're also surrounded by GREAT FOOD! I am a senior at the University of Florida, studying Telecommunications. I hope to work in sports journalism and be able to produce games and events that are shown on national television. I was born and raised in Orlando, FL and have been bleeding orange and blue for as long as I can remember! Sports are my passion and what's even better than sports? Sports with food! I'll be taking you through Gainesville to prove that there is more to this small town than what meets the eye. So sit back, grab a snack and enjoy!