Guides
Caf Coach Guides
Practical, no-nonsense guides to hitting your macros and eating well on a college meal plan — plus how Caf Coach turns your dining hall menu into a plan.
How Caf Coach Works: Hit Your Macros at the Dining Hall
Caf Coach is a free campus nutrition app that turns your dining hall's daily menu into a macro-hitting meal plan. Here's exactly how it works, step by step.
A Sample Day on Caf Coach: ~2,200 Cal / ~160g Protein
A realistic dining hall meal plan example built around ~2,200 calories and ~160g protein. See how breakfast, lunch, and dinner can add up to your macros on campus.
How to Hit Your Protein Goal at the Dining Hall
A practical, student-to-student guide to hitting your protein goal using your campus dining hall — set a target, anchor every meal around protein, and let Caf Coach do the math.
The Best High-Protein Dining Hall Foods (and How to Combine Them)
A practical, student-to-student guide to the best high-protein foods at your college dining hall and easy combos that stack up to a satisfying, protein-packed plate.
How to Eat Healthy at a College Dining Hall (No Willpower Needed)
Practical, no-shame strategies for eating healthy at an all-you-can-eat college dining hall: build a balanced plate, scan before you grab, prioritize fiber, and stay consistent.
How to Track Macros Without a Kitchen (Dorm & Meal-Plan Guide)
No stove, no food scale, no problem. A practical guide to tracking macros on a college meal plan, estimating portions, and counting protein, carbs, and fat from the dining hall.