Healthy Eating
Eating healthily is important for both physical and mental well being.However, coming away to University means that it is not as simple as it sounds. If you are an undercover Jamie Oliver then you needn't worry, but if, like most of us, you are not a great chef, then suddenly eating healthily is not such a priority! Here are some pointers and helpful hints to get you started:
- After a late night, the last thing you want to do is eat breakfast, or even get up more than 10 minutes before your lecture, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It gives you the energy for the rest of the day (and let's face it, you're going to need all you can get to stay awake for a 9.15!). Two slices of toast can prepare you for the day and only takes 2 minutes.
- If you don't even want to think about food until you're hungry, but by then you're too hungry to wait for something to cook, try not to succumb to junk food or snacks - go for something a bit more substantial such as beans on toast or a toasted sandwich.
- Try, if you can, to eat regular meals, don't snack during the day. If you do snack then it's best to eat fruit, it's good for you and cheap too!
- Red meat can be very expensive and not necessarily the healthiest option, why not try a few meat-free meals during the week.
- It is recommended that for a balanced diet you should eat five portions of fruit or vegetables per day.
- If you're really new to cooking, why not buy a simple cook book?
- It is tempting to cook pasta every night just because it's quick and easy. You will get bored of this very quickly so try to vary your meals … why not try a stir-fry
- Cooking with friends means that it will be cheaper and you will be able to take turns at cooking something different.