As college students juggling work, school, relationships and
family it is important that we have enough energy. In order to perform at our
fullest potential, healthy eating is essential. It may seem hard to find time
to make healthy meals or it may not seem practical if you live in a dorm. However,
there are ways in which you can still eat healthy food and not spend a lot of
money doing it. Preparation is important. Make it a habit to plan your meals at
the beginning of the week. When planning your meals, try and think about your
budget so that you know if eating out is an option and how often you plan on
eating out. It will help you keep on track. However, make sure that you have
alternative options if your plans change. Buy whole fruits and vegetables and
cut them yourself. Then put them into small containers or plastic bags to take with
you. Baking or grilling vegetables is a good way to conserve nutrients and
enjoy them if you do not like them raw. Pre sliced and pre packaged produce
cost more. Purchase nuts and dried fruit to make your own trail mix. Try and
incorporate sandwiches into your menu. They are simple to make and are not hard
to carry with you. When making sandwiches, make sure that you limit the use
condiments that are high in fat or use substitute them for lower calorie
versions. Buying a rotisserie chicken is
a good way to cut back on cooking time and it can be used in a variety of ways.
A few ways in can be used is in a sandwich, added to a sauce for pasta, with mashed
potatoes or rice and vegetables etc. Instead of buying bottle water at school
or on the go, try and use a reusable water bottle or if you must have bottled
water purchase it in bulk from grocery stores rather than vending machines or
gas stations. If you are already eating healthy, try and think of ways to
continue when you travel. The most important thing is to take time to take care
of your body through a healthy diet and enjoy the food you eat.
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I really liked your suggestions on how to eat better as a student in a dorm or with budget restrictions. I remember living in the dorms made it extremely difficult to make food as you typically only have a microwave and a refrigerator. Sandwiches were a great suggestion as they can be healthy but don't require any appliances. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also easy, as I remember that was mostly all I had in my mini fridge. I also loved the suggestion about planning out meals in the beginning of the week in order to save money and keep yourself on track.
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