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Eating on a Budget

Eating on a budget can be hard, especially when trying to eat healthily. Sure, ramen is cheap but it tends to be high in sodium and calories while lacking valuable nutrients. Students also live busy lifestyles so a diet that consists of easy to make recipes or on the go food is a key factor as well.

Tips for Eating Healthy on a Tight Budget

Meal Plan Ideas

Below are 19 tips for eating healthy on a budget that were pulled from Healthline. Click the button at the bottom to access their website to read further into this subject. The list is as follows:

  • Plan your meals ahead of shopping

  • Stick to your grocery list

  • Cook at home (limit eating out)

  • Cook large portions and use your leftovers

  • Don't shop when you are hungry

  • Buy whole foods

  • Buy generic brands

  • Stop buying junk food

  • Stock up on sales

  • Buy cheaper cuts of meat

  • Replace meat with other proteins

  • Shop for produce that is in season

  • Buy frozen fruits and vegetables

  • Buy in bulk

  • Grow your own produce

  • Pack your lunch

  • Use coupons wisely

  • Appreciate less expensive foods

  • Buy from cheap, online retailers

Meal planning for college students can be hard with the busy lifestyle and always being on the go. Below are a feel meal plan ideas taken from Popsugar. They list 30 meal ideas on their website, while I'll only mention close to half. Click the button below to find all of the meals and more of the background of preparation and health benefits.

Here are some of the food ideas:

  • Avocado toast

  • Turkey wrap

  • Grilled cheese panini

  • Microwavable banana oatmeal

  • Microwavable egg sandwich

  • Indian red beans and rice

  • Taco salad

  • Avocado chicken salad

  • Roasted chicken breasts

  • Easy baked salmon

  • Zucchini pasta

  • Hard-boiled eggs

  • Turkey sausage muffins

  • Veggie and hummus sandwich

  • Veggie burrito bowl

  • Tuna salad

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