Eating well on any budget

We all know what it's like to live off a student's budget, you want to find a cheap meal that is still healthy. This can be a hard thing to find on College and University campuses, so we're here to help!

Why to eat healthy:

As a student it is vital to eat healthy so you can build up your energy levels, and have clarity of thought. This will help you finish your homework faster, and smash those tests and or exams!

How to eat healthy at home:

Eating lots of vegetable and fruits will help keep you full and is one of the cheapest options. The health benefits of veggies and fruits are also amazing!

"The greatest wealth is Health." - Unknown

A few more options to choose from:

1. Whole Grains

Helps to lower your weight, according to the Mayo Clinic it is an excellence way to reduce the risk of heart disease and helps to improve your digestive system to start running in overdrive making it faster. Whole grains can be bought in bulk so these are a cheap and efficient way to fill you up.

2. Proteins

Adults needs around 55 grams of protein per day to have enough energy for what the day has in store. You can find protein in almost anything now-a-days so this should be easy to find at a cheap price.

3. Popcorn (nothing added)

Popcorn by itself is very healthy because it is made from... you guessed it corn! However, if you are adding something to it like butter, or some kind of seasoning then this is not a healthy snack anymore. Popcorn can be found in almost any grocery or convenience store at a good price, all you need is a microwave, or a pot and a stove!

4. Soy Milk

This is a major source of calcium, which helps helps your bones become strong and resistant to pain and other unpleasant things. There are many soy milk products that can be found almost anywhere, and there are many brands to choose from.

This blog post was inspired by: Heather Levin's post called "How to Eat Healthy on a Budget"

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