Tips for Healthy Eating in University

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Tips for Healthy Eating in University
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• There are two main factors when it comes to
  eating at university your meals need to be
  healthy and the ingredients should be
  inexpensive. Initially, you may find it
  challenging to meet this criteria, especially if
  you are used to your parents cooking. However,
  meal preparation is a critical skill and its
  important to learn it as soon as possible. There
  are a few things you can do to ensure that you
  eat a balanced diet without spending too much.

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Create a Budget and Stick to It

• Figure out how much you can afford to spend on
  food and never spend more than that amount. For
  the first few weeks, your budget will need to be
  slightly higher, as youll need to fill your
  cupboards with the essentials. In this period, it
  is crucial to be smart about what you buy stock
  up on things that will last.

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Write a List

• Before you head to the store, write a list of
  what you need. It may be tempting to throw
  appealing items into your cart (especially things
  on special offer), but you risk using up your
  budget on unhealthy treats.

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Research Recipes

• If you lack cooking experience, teach yourself
  with simple recipes. You can search for a
  particular dish that you want to prepare or buy
  ingredients you want to include. As there are
  almost always alternatives to every recipe, you
  should look for the healthiest option with the
  least expensive ingredients.

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Buy Plenty of Vegetables

• The key to a healthy diet is plenty of fruits
  and vegetables. If theres a market near you,
  head there to pick up produce to save money. The
  late afternoon is the best time to go, as you can
  often find discounts sellers may also be
  willing to reduce prices if you tell them that
  youre a student.

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Cook with Friends

• Taking turns to cook meals with roommates is a
  great way to reduce the amount of time you spend
  in the kitchen. Plus, as each of you will have
  specific skills, youll be less likely to eat the
  same dishes every day.
• Its much easier to eat well when youre living
  in off-campus student housing with adequate
  facilities to prepare your meals. If youre
  looking for rooms for rent in Hamilton students
  needn't look any further than West Village
  Suites.

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• When you rent a suite, you receive a full-sized
  kitchen. Better still, the housing has easy
  access to downtown Hamilton, where you can
  purchase all the food you need.