At most universities, there exists a potential for anxiety and frustration resulting from college students’ new freedom to choose their own meals all day, every day. Rather than allowing that disquietude to plague one’s daily visits to on-campus eating establishments, the Marketplace for example, students should see this freedom as an opportunity to investigate alternative ways of nourishing themselves, and subsequently establish healthy independent eating habits. The world of nutrition is full of unknowns that are worth exploring – for example, many people are unaware that some vitamins are absorbed most efficiently when consumed with other elements in animal meat. This paper objectively examines the benefits and drawbacks of three different diets, including vegetarianism and daily meat consumption, and a third more avant-garde option, flexitarianism. The discussion is centered on the nutritional arguments for and against each diet, ranging from facility of protein intake to prevalence of antioxidants. Further, recommendations are made as to what the consumer should choose to eat in accordance with each diet. Emphasis is placed on selecting a variety of foods within each nutritional category – fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and meat. The ultimate aim is to consume what makes one happy and healthy, which is different for each individual.