Tips to eating healthier

Rochelle Mokiao

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Healthy Eating Healthy Living

Often times especially during the new year many people make "eating healthier" a vital part of there New Years resolution, however 85% of the time those goals only last for about the first month of the year. This mostly being due to the fact that people have friends or family around them that eat unhealthy therefore all motivation for continuing to eat healthy becomes less important.

1. If you're just starting out a diet I recommend drinking a full cup of water before every meal because the water will fill you up to keep you from wanting to eat more food. So about 30 minutes before a meal drink a glass of water to help with digestion. Remember not to drink too soon before a meal because the water will just dilute the digestive juices that your body needs. Also drink water after a meal to allow for the body to take in the nutrients. 

2. I also in efforts of having a healthier life style I recommend having a lot of assorted vegetables on your plate with not too much seasoning to them. Carrots, broccoli, etc, vegetables will provide vital nutrients and maintenance that the body needs to stay healthy and keep the muscles strong. 

3. Also contain at least 3 servings of fruit, people who eat more fruits as part of their overall diet are more likely to reduce their risk of getting chronic diseases. Much like vegetables fruits also provide nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of your body. 

4. Another tip is going to farmers markets and getting foods that are more natural and don't contain too many fats and sugars. Eating more naturally based foods carry a more organic consistency which the body needs because a lot of other foods you buy from grocery stores can carry added chemicals. 

5. Lastly I think it's important to snack often throughout the day just to allow for you to keep your body up during the day and by the time you are eating your next meal you will eat less because you've been keeping your body satisfied. 

Eating healthy on a budget

       A lot of people would like to eat healthier but stay on a budget, people have a hard time eating things rather than fast food because in most cases it does end up being cheaper than most of the healthier food options. Here are some ways that you can save money but eat better.

1.) Meal prep, many fit crazed and healthy eaters prep their meals a week in advance so they would never get the urge to go a fast food place and use the excuse "I didn't have time to make a lunch" because all they have to do is grab it out of the fridge and heat it up and they're set.

2.)Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, I know that may be harder for some people but there are so many ways a person can cook vegetables and fruits. Also, you can prepare a vegetable with almost every meal. Having at least one source of fruit or veggie in every meal makes a big difference.

3.)Know your grocery stores and stay away from high sugar and high carb items. When shopping stay in the fresh produce items and the bulk areas which are both great for meal prepping and saving money because you don't have to buy as much.

4.) Use your leftover, using leftovers will help the urge to go out and get food somewhere else just in case you don't feel like cooking. You can also use your leftovers to make it into something else and create a whole new meal. If most people don't usually like to eat leftovers just like me creating a new meal is the best way to go, you can create sandwiches, soups, pasta etc. 

Eating Healthy on a Budget

1. Buying in bulk:

As a college student, many times it's the first introduction to making personal food choices, and it gets a bit overwhelming at first trying to decide what will last and feed you the longest for a certain amount. Buying in bulk is a great start to develop meal plans around. Personal investments such as a Costco or Sam's Club membership are highly worth obtaining. Plus you always get samples when you go too.

2. Cooking:

By picking up cooking and learning simple essential recipes, it’s an easy way to discontinue eating out at fast food places and encourages healthier choices. Meals plans including rice, steamed vegetables, and meat alternatives are a good place to start. With a good ol crockpot. Maybe learn how to make something new.

3. Coupons:

Collecting coupons is an excellent way to save money by making sure you receive the lowest paying price for an item, and it also allows to opportunity to buy more in bulk. Lots of people don’t use the ones they receive in the mail and there’s is always codes floating online to use. Try to find some before heading to the store. It also helps to stay on a budget to shop by preparing a list beforehand. This helps one avoid buying unnecessary things as well.

4. Canned foods:

Many times there’s lots of affordable canned food in locations such as, grocery outlet, and universities usually have a pantry open to their students. Soups are nice and easy to stay warm in the winter and there’s always lot of canned vegetables for healthier choices.

5. Buying tupperware

Might sound irrelevant but this has saved a lot of money. It encourages you to bring your own food to school/work, rather than relying on eating out for lunch. This also gives lots of freedom and gives the opportunity to bring healthy.

Eating Healthier On A Budget

College is a new experience, where you can have a taste of independence away from parents. Eating healthy can be a challenging thing for first year students because people are still getting accustomed to the new life and while you can start grocery shopping on your own, you may not always make the best decisions in buying food. Eating on a budget can help you save money and also make you healthier. One healthier tip to eat better would be to create a food plan. Making a food plan can improve your health, but also by sticking to what you plan out you won't have the temptation to eat out or eat fast foods. The food plan can plan out what you eat and you would know what to stick to when you go to the grocery store. The second tip to eat better would be to eat fruits and vegetables. Although many people would stray away from this tip, it is important to know that fruits and vegetables are extremely healthy and can give you the necessary nutrients that your body needs. Fresh fruits and vegetables are cheap, that are not prepackaged or in a can, and can be added or be a side to any food or dish. A third tip to eat healthier is stick to your plan and don't go to the grocery store while you're hungry. Shopping while you're hungry can be a bad experience because when you're hungry you make bad decisions and forget your meal plan and buy something unhealthy. Those decisions can lead to old habits of eating unhealthy, so eating before grocery shopping is the best thing to you and your health. A fourth tip to eat healthier would be to grow your own fruits and vegetables. This type of produce can save you money by not going to the grocery store to keep buying vegetables, and also it may taste better than store bought because it doesn't have chemicals in it. A fifth tip to eat healthier would be to cook in bulk. This means that you would be cooking more and have more left overs and try to take advantage of the food. This would be healthier because you won't go out to eat and say "I don't have anything to eat." The left overs would help you save money from going out, but by also cooking something healthy and eat that from two or three more days. These tips would help someone save money while still being healthy by following these steps and staying away from junk food. 

Eating on a Budget

As a college student who is very busy and can't afford to go out and eat everyday it is important to know how to ration food and eating healthy is a plus. When you don't have a great amount of income you learn to save on what is most essential and since we eat everyday it would be one of the things at the top of the list.

1) Not shopping when you're hungry. When you are craving something or go into a store hungry, one tends to spend more money than they would have, had they ate beforehand. When a person is hungry they don't focus on anything else but how their stomach feels and over buy items to try and combat that hungry feeling but it is more than what they would have needed and is a waste financially.

2) Using coupons and discounts can go a long way. As students at Unr we actually get discounts at a lot of places in Reno and this is true for students attending any college, they most likely have discounts in their local areas. It doesn't hurt to ask if the store you are shopping at gives student discounts. Saving even $2- $5 on every purchase goes a long way when you add it up. With the money you saved you could put in a savings account or even spend on something you've had your eye on.

3) Currently I live in the dorms and have a meal plan set up. I have a set number of swipes at the DC and for the students who are under this meal plan have the ability to get take out as well for any of the food available in the buffet style Dining cafe. Along with the meal plan are meal trades available in certain restaurants on campus that can actually be very nutritious. Some meal trades allow a sandwich with wheat bread and quality meats and vegetables alongside a fruit and water. Due to the consistency in food and times at the DC it also helps students to go on a diet of sorts. Getting scrambled eggs or an omelet in the morning alongside some meat and fruit to get the protein to start your day.

4) Saving food to be eaten later in the day or even tomorrow. Sometimes we can't finish an entire meal and rather than throwing out the entire plate, it would be best if you save what you couldn't finish to eat for later. It saves you money from buying food later and can be stored in a fridge or packed away as a snack for your breaks.

5) Not going out to eat. Going out to eat even twice a week can be expensive and can even unknowingly set a standard for yourself where you feel as if you have to go to a fast food restaurant and eat unhealthy and waste your money when you can buy fresh produce at a whole foods or ingredients to make something healthy that would last you longer than one meal someone cooks.

Eating Made Simple

While there are so many diets popularized by social media such as intermittent fasting or the Keto diet. I feel keeping it simple is best. Forming unrealistic expectations puts strain on your emotional state as well as your body and minds ability to function. So I have 5 simple rules to live by.

1. Learn proper portion size!
It’s incredible how often we manage to eat out as college students, and in the grand scheme of it all we shouldn’t fell like we can afford it, there is always something better we can use our limited funds towards. The food portions we tend to receive when we eat out tend to be far out of the realm of the amount we should be putting into our bodies. In fact some restraunts feature portion sizes that can be as much as 6 times the recommended portion value. (I’m calling out all the AYCE sushi eaters, myself included)

2. Eat on a schedule!
We can all be overwhelmed at times due to our course work and potentially the jobs we all carry outside of school. It’s so easy to lose track of time and burn out. To remedy this, set your meals on a schedule, eat on your way out the door before you get to class. Pack a sandwich with you and take a lunch break to eat it. This not only allows you a cool down period to unwind from the ever moving atmosphere, but also gives your body and mind the fuel it needs to thrive and produce your best results.

3. Drink more water!
From Starbucks to gas station energy drinks there is a large amount of drinks we reach for throughout the day. Not only do these options tend to come at a higher price, but they also introduce a large amount of liquid calories into our system that weigh us down and puts us at risk of burning out on sugars and caffeine. Focusing on water will not only save you on your pocketbook but will eliminate the large amount of liquid calories its so easy to subject ourselves to.

4. Cut back on the junk food!
We’re all on the move, so it makes sense that junk food may seem like a necessary burden. It’s everywhere from the student union restraunts or the vending machines we run into 30 seconds before class starts. However, more often then not the food your consuming leaves little to be desired and holds almost no nutritional value. Preparing your own snacks and lunches in your dorm room, apartment, or home, will not only give you more control over the nutritional value of your food but will also cut back on the frivolous spending when you’re in a rush.

5. Enjoy yourself!
In moderation of course. We are not machines. We do not succeed with many of the specialty diets due to the lack of variety or the lack of access to the goods that fit the diet plan. If you hold yourself to unreasonable standards you’re more likely to give up on having a plan entirely. We are in a very special time of our lives. Some of these moments will merit cause for celebration. So going forward follow the rules, enjoy yourselves, just use your best judgement.

eating on a budget

eating healthy food is very important but expensive. sometimes food is the last thing you want to spend your money when you have a lot to pay for. as the universities students, we never think about the budget we just spend on junk food. but planning and going according to the budget will help a lot. here are some tips on eating healthy on the budget.

1)buy in bulk:
buying food in bulk is less expensive and if you shop wisely lasts for a longer time. when you buy food in bulk there are a lot of things that can be stored and used for a very long time. people can buy rice, grains, and oats in bulk in that way they don't have to think about what are they going to get. people will not go too fast food a lot as they have food in the home. in that way people can save all of the money, they spend on fast food. also buying in bulk will make you do your grocery shopping just once or twice a month in that way you won't be spending extra money on things that you pick up out of the shopping list.
2) Prepare large portions and use leftovers.
preparing larger portions of food will help save money and time. also, people can reuse the leftovers in different recipes. preparing larger potions will help with two or three meals when you cook a lot of food you can eat it two or three times as the whole meal. for example, you can boil the chicken rice or meat and then plan it different vegetables or grains each day. in that way you will get the homemade food in less time and it will still be healthy.
3)ask about the discounts or coupons.
some store has great deals on the food too and if you ask them you get really healthy food at fewer prices. some places also have the students discounts and if you aks it will be 10 to 15 % off which is good. there is a lot of grocery store that sent coupons and deals in the mailbox always store those coupons and never throw them away. using them will cost you less money. even before going to the grocery store look online for the coupons and offers. compare prices and go to the one with the best prices.
4)Freeze:
if you have food left don't throw always to reuse. fruits and vegetables are also healthy when they are frozen. also freezing the leftover prevents you from wasting food. when you are hungry you can open your freezer and get your food rather than going to fast food or wasting money on junk food.

Food Budget Tips

Being able to eat is one of the greatest things in life, no question about it. You are surrounded by so much food and within it is its culture and history. The world is full of flavors and more is being created all the time. But what about money? Unfortunately, pretty much everything costs money, even food. How do you budget your money while also eating your guilty pleasures? Well it's tough, but totally possible. 

In my experience, it is really hard to be honest with yourself at a grocery store without a list. You see, with a list, you put on whatever you need rather than what you want. The necessities. Sure, it is perfectly fine if you grab a thing or two of your favorite things that you want but do not fill your list with things you only want. In between each grocery cycle, however long that may be, pay attention when you notice that you are missing something that you absolutely need (or your family, friends, etc.) and write it down on a piece of paper and make a list out of it. 

You can meal-prep to help you save money and use the most out of your food. This can range from anything in between a saran wrapped peanut butter and jelly sandwich to a fully loaded container with chicken and potatoes with vegetables. In doing so, you save your money and it may not seem like a lot but it all adds up, like it does when you spend money on fast food.

Speaking of fast food, just do not go. If you are driving home and you pass by a McDonald's or a Taco Bell just RESIST. This goes hand in hand with my first point. You don't need fast food so just save it as a weekly thing or even every few weeks. If you do happen to submit to the heaven sent food items from McDonalds, or anywhere else, try to order from a value menu if they have one. And if they don't, the get out of there. I know it sounds hard but having no money is even harder. 

Buy stuff in bulk. You can go to Costco or Winco and you can buy pretty much everything you need in bulk rather than individual items. If you buy your food in bulk, then you save your money in the long run, and maximize the amount of food you have. If you buy food individually at Walgreens or any place like that, you are paying more for something you could get cheaper and higher in quantity somewhere else. Buying in bulk= one stop shop.

Eat your leftovers. This was the most effective strategy I used way back when. We used the meal from the night before and ate it as is or even used it to make something else. This is a great example of using the most of the food you buy. We did this all the time, especially when it was a major  holiday such a thanksgiving or Christmas. Using the leftover turkey and stuffing and turning it into sandwiches with some cranberry sauce. 

Eating on a budget

I have been eating on a budget for years since its super easy to do and it can be fun in a way. One tip I advise everyone to follow is to fill your dorm pantry or whatever you want to call it, with spices and sauces, you can get so much that only cost some change to about 2 dollars, plus they add on to your foods taste if you are tired of the same old same old. You can bring them with you to the dining hall if the food needs a bit more flavor or if it is lacking it completely.

Also I have to add seasoning to my cup of noodles now, a mix I use a lot is a half teaspoon of garlic powder, a half teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning,a half teaspoon of black pepper seasoning, a pinch of salt, and if you want the soup to be a little creamier add one or two teaspoons of mayo. It's good to get creative with your seasonings in a cup of noodles because you do not know what you like until you try it, just be careful not to use too much seasoning because you could be breaking it instead of making it.

Next tip that I have is to visit your local dollar store like the 99 cent store, Dollar tree, Dollar general, etc. You can find really good food, for cheap that you would find in bigger name grocery stores like Walmart and Target that have the same food but for a higher price. Plus you can get a lot of snacks for a dollar and under, but do not get a cup of noodles from a dollar store, because they are usually a dollar when you can get it from walmart for 33 to 88 cents, that is for an individual one if I was not clear.

Next tip if you want to feel like you are eating rather healthy in the dining hall at the stir fry station has a selection of vegetables you can add to your dish, along with rice and a choice of meat if wanted, and adding hoisin sauce throws it all together nicely, it's not that healthy but its surly healthier than junk food.

For my next tip I decided to go with something breakfast related that could get creative, overnight oatmeal. With overnight oatmeal you just mainly need oats, milk, a jar, cup or container of some sort, and a fridge, to mix it up add some fruits, yogurt, or anything else that will mix well. Also when you go down to the dining hall before you go back up to your room take some fruits with you. I like to add sugar cinnamon and apples, or sugar cinnamon, honey and yogurt, and many more combinations, also try it with different milk like chocolate, soy, almond, etc.    

Last bonus tip I like to eat ritz crackers with cheese, chocolate and craisins, which sounds like a weird mix but it's good trust me.  You can get string cheese or square cheese, I prefer white square cheese (called pack square apparently), and I like dark chocolate to go with it which is healthy so that's a plus.          

eating healthy on budget

Eating on budget some people think is  self-control because you cannot buy food which you like and want to eat rather you have buy food which is not easy, and delicious. People in today world try to buy food which are ready made food and fast to make but they do not know that there is no health benefit of that food and they are much more expensive than homemade food. There are much more positive points of homemade food as compared to ready made food. These food are not fresh and are frozen. They contain a lot of sugars and salts in them which can cause several diseases. We should avoid such food because they unhealthy and cannot fulfill all the needs of our body and the most important they are much more expensive than homemade food. We should avoid fast food and start spending that money on healthy daily diet. Some of the ways to eat healthy on budget are:

1. Do not eat fast food everyday and you can buy some fresh vegetable and fruits in the same amount. They will provide all the nutrients also and you can save them for later too.
2. Plan your meals daily and make your food at home with fresh vegetables and while you make your food enjoy cooking do something new with your food add some ingredients which you like.
3. Try new in things during cooking and that will force you to cook all different food at home rather eating junk food.
4. Replace the unhealthy expensive meals with healthy dairy products and proteins. When you are going for work or school make your own lunch box and in that way you do not have to spend money on junk food.
5. Do not buy a lot of soda and other drinks rather replace them with water and other fruit juices.

Eating Healthy on a Budget

A healthy lifestyle is something that everyone wishes they could accomplish, whether it be knowing the right way to do it or having the right resources. One of the myths that comes with eating right is that it is more expensive, here are 5 tips that will help you save money while eating healthier.

Planning

Making sure to plan is going to help when it comes to saving money and eating healthy. It is essential to plan how much money you will put towards bills, gas, daily expenses, and food. With a plan you are less likely to buy last-minute food, which add up quick if you are doing this often. Find a reasonable amount to spend on food. Decide on anything from a weekly budget to a monthly, whatever fits your lifestyle.

Where to shop

It is important to note that shopping at grocery stores and buying food for the week will save you more than eating out every day. You can also save money by carefully choosing the grocery stores you shop at. While stores like Whole Foods, Trader Joe, and Sprouts are known to be filled with people leading a healthy life style, stores like Winco, Grocery outlet, and the 99c store will have close to the same items for less money. On top of that the location you are in also influences the prices at the store, sometimes it’s cheaper to make a trip a little out of town than to shop in the most popular grocery store.

Buying in Bulk

Buying in bulk results in you saving money in the long run. Places like Costco are known for great quantities of items, and if that is a possible option, take advantage of it! In the case that paying for the membership isn’t an option you can still keep an eye out for deals and coupons at your grocery store. When shopping in bulk remember to only buy foods that won’t expire in a short period of time, or that you know you will be making use of. You end up losing money if you have to throw out a majority of the food in the end, so be mindful.

Meal prep

Planning what you will have for the week for each meal goes back to also preventing you from buying fast food. This keeps you healthy and saves you money and time. With this, learn to plan what is best for you and your body. Make sure to get the right mix of foods that will provide you with the necessary protein, minerals, vitamins, etc. Getting good at this will allow you meals that are ready whenever you need them along with snacks. You learn to eat meals that are filling enough but not over doing it.

Pinterest

Pinterest can help in two ways; vision boards and new recipes. You can create a healthy vision board which will keep you reminded of your goals and how you can eat healthy on a budget. You can also use it to look up easy recipes. If you’re picky like me, it can be hard to continuously eat healthy when you grow tired of the same 5 meals you are always having. Pinterest can help you find new recipes for just about anything. Whether it be quick and easy recipes, making meals out of ingredients you already have and or something new to try and spice things up.

Eat Healthy. Live Better.

Most people say that being healthy is expensive, that is why individuals in this generation choose to eat a fast, convenient, delicious, and cheap food rather than going to the store to grab healthier meals to cook at home. Moving on, it is a well-known fact that there would always be a huge difference between ready to eat meals and home cooked ones.

Ready to Eat Meals has a lot of salt content which can lead to high blood pressure that can cause all sorts of illnesses such as stroke, heart disease, heart failure and more cardiovascular diseases. Also, most of the ready to eat meals are full of nasty preservatives and additives that can put people’s health in danger. Since, packed meals are not packed with the nutrients that our body needs, companies that make this kind of food make them tasty by adding some chemicals that are not just tasty for our tongues, but also to preserve it longer than a fresh food.

On the other hand, home-cooked meals have healthier ingredients. One of the best reasons why home-cooked meals are better than those ready to eat meals is that, YOU decide what goes into your food and how well you want it cooked. Other than that, you also do not have to worry if the cookware used to prepare food is clean enough and that if it suits your standards. Eating home-cooked meals also means living a longer life. Five or more days a week of home-cooked meals will not only make you consume less sugar and processed foods, but it will also improve your physical and mental health.

Since we all know that everyone talks about how eating healthier foods can be expensive and time consuming, I have found five tips on how to eat healthier on a budget.

·         Plan your meals - yes, planning your meals cannot only save you time by going to the store but it can also save you money by knowing what you necessary need and don’t need. You would also distinguish what you really need from what you want.

·          Cook Larger Portions - with this kind of method you will not only save time, but you would be able to save more food by having some leftovers that you can eat for a few days. I would say store some leftovers in the freezer, if they can be stored, and just thaw it out when you are ready to eat them again. However, be careful in getting food poison from them. You can tell by what the food looks like and some molds might show.

·         Self-Control - whenever you go to a store or anywhere that serves you something to eat, you most likely wouldn’t stay within your grocery list which can cause you to go over your budget. Therefore, learn to not shop whenever you just get a little craving.

·         Generic Brands - buying generic brands costs way lesser than the branded ones and besides, all food manufacturers will have to follow the standards to provide safe foods to everyone, regardless of their excuses. Whether generic or branded, they all contain the same ingredients.

·         Pack Your Lunch - since eating out costs a lot more than cooking at home, in order to save and/or to prevent yourself from eating out is by packing your meals, in which not only save you a couple of bucks in your pocket but it will also make you live healthier.

Eating Healthy on a budget

Eating Healthy on a budget. 5 tips

With this i'm thinking of more on campus options for UNR students. Since starting to work at the wolf shop at school, I have come to realize we have a lot of cheaper food options and many of them are healthy. One solid idea to stick with that is filling and good for you are, protein bars, yogurt, string cheese, and smoothies. the convenient stores on campus sell's a wide variety of them and for a breakfast option its a good idea. They have a lot of freezer items as well that may not be better for you then panda but are at least in the same boat and definitely cheaper. Its all about making the healthier choice when looking in the store, because the healthy options are not a lot more expensive in situations like convenient stores. The whole point is to be convenient.  The second option I've come across, the food places on campus do sell healthy options. Its just the matter of picking white rice at panda instead of fried. Also Starbucks has some really good sandwiches and boxes that are not as bad for you as the bag of hot Cheetos most of us eat everyday. They are pretty cheap and make a whole meal. We also have grateful gardens which is all organic options and sushi burrito that has some very healthy options.  A third option for dorm life is to get a mini fridge and grocery shop, you need a friend with a car but the grocery store is a lot cheaper than what campus offers. The options you can get there are probably much better for you. With a mini fridge, a microwave (which we also have all over campus you don't need to buy one), and a keurig if your feeling fancy. Then you have basically a mini kitchen. Watch some buzz feed dorm cooking videos and your good to go. Brown rice can be made in a coffee pot, fruits and vegetables just need a cold place to store, in fact some fruits don't even need a cold storage, just get some bananas. A fourth idea if you live in the dorms is, make friends with someone who lives at home and go to their family dinners. You make a friend, memories, and get fed well for free. This is a win for everyone, plus if your feeling home sick this could also help you a lot. I suggest making a friend who has a dog to because then you can also play with the dog and that's just a double win. For the 5th tip since this is the first time we are having to be adults and branch out to eat healthy on our own, do your research. Learn what foods are good for you. Like I stated earlier watch some cooking videos and google how to make food on a budget. There are a ton of cool options that most people would never think of. When all else fails we all have computers and smart phones, google it.

Eating on a budget

I personally do not live on campus, so I do not have that much experience on eating on a budget. But I do know that food can be very expensive at times because I do have a job so, I have to buy my own groceries and pay rent. Also, my parents sometimes help me out with expenses like rent, bills and food. 

1. 1) Do not eat out everyday 

As a college student it is very tempting to eat out with your friends either on campus or off campus. But it would better to limit the amount of times you go out to eat and to pick a restaurant that is not that expensive. If you do go out to eat and have leftovers then you can repurpose them for the following day. 

2. 2) Use coupons 

Coupons are a great way to save some money. Before you go to the grocery store try to find coupons online. There are many coupons that are buy 1 get 1 free or half off. So that can help people save a little bit of money and get more products. Some stores have weekly ads that show what food is on sale or has coupons. Since I live at home, I tend to get a lot of junk mail but if I look through the junk mail, I can find coupons for many different products and different stores.  

3. 3) Make a grocery list 

 Once you have made your grocery list, stick to it. In your grocery list you should only have items that you really need and that a healthier to processed food. Then never go grocery shopping when you are hungry. Since any food especially junk food will be very tempting to buy then that can lead you to buy expensive and might not be that healthy. Then try to avoid very processed foods because it tends to have no nutritional value. 

4. 4) Buy generic brands 

 I know that brand names sometimes taste better than generic brands but they tend to be a bit more expensive. As a college student we tend to be broke so we have to be really careful on how much we are spending. So, the generic brands tend to be more affordable and might taste the same as the well-known brand. Plus, if the generic product tastes similar to the well-known product then you are spending more money just for the name of the brand.  

5. 5) Cook large portions 

When you cook larger portions, it can save you both time and money. For example, if you make a bigger portion of pasta then separate the pasta in smaller portions for the week. With the pasta you can make stir fry or simply cook chicken and add it to the pasta. Making larger portions will help save time especially if you are rushing to get to class or work. 

These are some of my tips that I have learned over the past couple months when I have to eat on a budget. 

Eating Right When the Moneys Tight

By: Owen Baier 

As young adults quickly enter the world of college and leave the life of childhood behind newfound difficulties and obstacles seem to pop up at every corner. From workload to increased responsibility in almost everything you do the last thing anyone wants to have to worry about is finances and how to afford their next meal. So, to prevent added stress and the extra 15 pounds that no wants to put on, here are 5 ways to eat healthily and stay budget friendly. 

1.  Buy in Bulk - Although not always accessible to everyone, buying at stores that sell items in bulk such as Costco or Sam's Club is an easy and perfect way to get more bang for your buck. Surprisingly enough these warehouse stores don't just sell giant bags of chips and candy but also offer a large range of healthy snack and produce options that will save you money and last you through the week. 

2. Meal Prep - Prepping meals early on in week is a great way to not only save money but time as well. With healthy meal options already prepared and stored in the fridge, you will be less likely to eat out and will have more time for studying and leisure. 

3. Balance Your On-Campus Meals - For those who chose to dine on campus in the cafeteria finding healthy meal options isn't always an easy task when everything comes served with fries. However, by balancing your plate and ensuring that all of your proper food groups are met (vegetables, grain, dairy, fruit) you can still find a healthy and well-balanced meal.

4. NEVER Grocery Shop While Hungry - As college students more often than not we probably find ourselves realizing that our food supply is low right when we need it most. Although hunger can be a great reminder that its time to make a trip to the store hungry shopping does more harm than good. By shopping on a full stomach you are less likely to buy mass amounts of unnecessary snacks and more likely to pick up foods that will be beneficial during future hunger. 

5. Allow Yourself Some Indulgence - Despite the point of this post being to find healthy affordable meals it's important not to torture yourself either. While healthy meals will be more physically and financially beneficial in the longer run, don't be quick to turn down some midnight french fries on a Saturday. After all, everything can be good in moderation. 

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Eating Healthy on a Budget

      Being a college student is a difficult thing, especially when you are living hundreds of miles away from home. As college is expensive, eating healthy is one of the last things students want to worry about. I personally am lucky enough to still live at home and close to campus, so I don’t have to worry about this being a problem. But I know that unhealthy foods are usually the cheapest and most affordable for college students, therefore they choose to buy unhealthy foods over healthy foods which are more expensive and less affordable. Here are a few tricks for eating healthy on a budget:


1.) Use Coupons- Coupons are always the key to saving money. Using coupons to buy healthy foods makes eating healthy more affordable for all. Most stores don’t have a limit on how many coupons can be used, therefore one should use as many as they can collect.


2.) Buy Canned Foods- Canned foods are usually cheap and most of the time less than $1. Healthy foods can be made from canned foods. Foods like tuna sandwiches or soups.


3.) Buy Frozen Foods- Frozen foods are usually cheap too and last quite a while. Many types of meals can be made from frozen foods. You don’t have to worry about wasting food or money because frozen things last longer then unfrozen ones.


4.) Compare Prices- All stores have different prices, therefore one should always compare prices before going grocery shopping. As store usually send ads out, taking the time to compare the prices on their foods will save you some bucks.


5.) Buy in Bulk- Buying in bulk is always the best thing because you get a great quantity for a good price. Shopping at stores that sell by bulk can also be a key to saving some money. Stores like Costco or Sam’s Club have good quality foods in bulk for an affordable price.

How to Eat Healthy -- Everything and Anything!!

• Fruits are your best friends
• They're nutritious and they go with EVERYTHING!
• It can be any types of fruits, you can make a smoothie! A fruit sandwich! A fruit salad! or just all by itself!
• Bread
• Bread is considered to be part of the whole grain group, so you're consuming your daily consumption of whole grain just like that! Bread can LITERALLY go with EVERYTHING!
• Bread can be eaten by itself! You can also eat with jam(with the little packet ones that you can take for free!) or any other types of spreads.
• Rice
• Rice is basically a food base for ANYTHING!
•  Whether it's the brown or white sprinkle some frozen vegetables in there and you've got rice and vegetables. Rice can be eaten with some soup or noodles.
• Canned foods
• Depending on what kind of canned food it goes with EVERYTHING. 
• Canned tuna can be eaten with a sandwich or rice. Canned fruits can be eaten by itself or make fruit salad out of it
• Frozen Vegetables
• These are healthy and can be snacks!
• These can be stored in the fridge. They can also go with ANYTHING. Celery being dipped in peanut butter. Vegetables being added with rice. 

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Hey guys! This post will be about how to stay healthy on a budget. So little bit about myself before I go on. Before I joined the National Guard I had to lose weight because I was above Maximum weight in order for me to go to MEPS. So I had to go on a diet  which actually helped me stay on budget and I was eating healthy. So I plan out what I was going to eat each day during the week and the weekends because each day was different depending what I was doing that day. All this food I try to buy them in Winco or 99 Cents Only store because they have really cheap prices on groceries. Also I try to stay away from going out to eat except on a Saturday because you can give yourself a cheat day for the hard work you’ve done.

During the Week in the Mornings
During the week I go to school and I usually have a little time to eat so I usually prepare myself a fruit and veggies smoothie with a side of warm oatmeal or a toast with cream cheese spread, avocado, and over hard egg. I also prepare myself some healthy snacks to take to eat during school is I would make myself a small fruit salad with honey, granola, and cottage cheese. I also would take baby carrots and some granola bars.

During the Week Lunch/ Sunday Lunch Break at work
During Lunch break I would mostly eat salads or I would try to switch it up like a sandwich or a chicken wrap.Also going on pinterest they have some great easy recipes for eating  healthy to take to work. I would pack some fruits like apple or oranges and also some yogurt.I also try to stay away from greasy and fried foods. 

During the Week Dinner
Before Dinner I would go to gym for an hour and a half. Then for dinner I would try to switch each day grilled chicken or grilled fish with different healthy sides like rice, black beans, or cooked veggies. I would also buy Winco salads like potato salad. Like I said before try to stay away from greasy or fried foods.

Saturdays 
Saturdays were my cheat days. What I mean cheat days is going out to eat to fast foods or restaurants but also eating healthy. Saturdays were also my days off from work, school, and gym. There are many fast foods that have cheap value menu. My favorite one I like to go is Wendy’s four for four.

This is what I did for three months and it benefit me so much because I lost 40lbs, I was eating healthy, and I saved so much money because I wasn’t buying so much junk food and Starbucks. This was also a challenge because it was a strict diet for me because I love my sweets, chips, and my Starbucks. I hope you guys got a tip or idea on eating healthy on a budget.

Meal Plan UNR

                                         Meal Plan UNR

D.C / Deli NV

1. Green Salad as an option will create eating with the high-fiber diet the can help lower cholesterol levels, prevent constipation and reduce the risk of cancer. 
2. Yogurt is included as a dairy product which provides the nutrient that the body needs such as calcium,  B vitamins, magnesium, potassium and its high in protein. 
3. 2 % is also a dairy product that provides nutrient like calcium, and it is a healthy drink choose compared to a soft drink.
4. Fruits before and after a meal will benefit to health like apple, banana, orange, grape, melon, and pineapples all contain rich nutrient.
5. To-Go for D.C because of the amounts of foods that people can take and divided them into separate little meals will reduce overeating. 

Meal Trade / food buck

1.  Fruits for the side because its healthier than chips and contain rich nutrient.
2. Waters for drinks will keep people hydrate, and the body is made of water.
3. Use foods on fruit and yogurt instead of junk food because its a better choice.

Blog #2 Eating Healthy on a Budget

I do not have much experience yet with eating on a budget. I am fortunate enough to live at home still and my parents buy the groceries and make dinner. I have experience though with eating healthy and meal planning so hopefully I can bring that to the table far as long term budgeting goes.

1. Meal Planning: A great way to budget and eat healthy is looking long term at meal planning. If you plan out your meals in advance you can decide what would be the best health wise and see what you can afford. For example I meal plan a lot on the weekends. Recently I bought a ton of chicken breasts, some rice, and some tortillas. All these things while being relatively cheap I was able to use as meals for after the gym for a couple weeks. I used the chicken breasts for tacos, quesadillas, and on its own with rice. Doing this long term meal planning allowed me to eat healthy while not racking up a huge bill while grocery shopping with my family.

2. Cooking at Home: I think it is safe to say that we all like the convenience of fast food. But over the course of a week or a few days eating out can add up. According to Health Line you can "feed an entire family of 4 for the same price as buying food for one or two people at a restaurant." By cooking at home you can save yourself some money. Also another benefit of cooking at home is that you know exactly what you are putting into your meal. You can go at your own speed when cooking at home cook multiple meals at once or just one at a time. With this method you can save money and make your meal healthy by adding whatever you want to eat to satisfy your nutritional needs.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/19-ways-to-eat-healthy-on-a-budget#section7

3. Buy Generic Brands: Most stores offer their own generic brand of food. At Walmart you can get "Great Value" or "Kirkland" at Costco. All brands no matter whether generic or name brand have to follow the same safe food standards. So with generic brands you are getting the same quality just less expensive. A test done by a gentleman over at threethriftyguys.com found this to be true. He put no name brands against no-name generic brands and he saved an average of a $1 on every product. Now that may not seem like huge savings but over time that $1/ product can add up. He found that he could save $1440 over a 5 year span which is a lot of savings when talking about grocery shopping.
https://www.threethriftyguys.com/2018/12/brand-name-vs-no-name-brand-a-price-comparison/

4. Replace Meat: Buying meat all the time can be very expensive. Try substituting it sometimes with other proteins. Things like beans and legumes provide a lot of protein while being cheap and lasting for long amounts of time. If you stick to this method 1-2 times a week you can save lots of money and still healthy getting protein from alternative sources.

5. Buy in Bulk: Buying in bulk can often save you large amounts of money. While also saving money this bulk is usually stored to last a long time and can be used in lots of healthy meals. At Sams Club you can often buy more of a product for cheaper here are a few examples 

On things like cereal and coffee as listed above you always end up saving on the price per unit. Also sorry if the prices are hard to read here is the original link https://www.thesimpledollar.com/bulk-or-bunk-we-compare-prices-at-walmart-vs-sams-club/

Works Cited
Bjarnadottir, Adda. “19 Clever Ways to Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget.” Health Line, Health Line Media, 3 June 2017, www.healthline.com/nutrition/19-ways-to-eat-healthy-on-a-budget.

“Brand Name vs. No-Name Brand: A Price Comparison.” Three Thrifty Guys, Three Thrifty Guys, 3 Dec. 2018, www.threethriftyguys.com/2018/12/brand-name-vs-no-name-brand-a-price-comparison/.

Notte, Jason. “Bulk or Bunk? We Compare Prices at Walmart vs. Sam’s Club.” The Simple Dollar, TheSimpleDollar.com, 28 Sept. 2018, www.thesimpledollar.com/bulk-or-bunk-we-compare-prices-at-walmart-vs-sams-club/.

Many people wonder what is the secret to eating well on a budget. Today I am here to tell you five tips for you to accomplish your goal of a healthy lifestyle.

Tip #1: plant your own food!

Planting your own food does mean you have to create a little garden, but after that all you have to do is invest in the seeds and just make sure you are watching and taking care of your plants. 

Tip #2:plan your meals.

When going to a grocery store many people get side tracked with all the exciting snacks. Focus on what you really need and stick to it. 

Tip#3: Be The Chef

Cooking at home is a great way to save money. Tine management does come into play but at the end of the day cooking and meal planning at home will save you tons of money. No runs to Mcdonalds in the morning to grab you breakfast.

Tip #4:Repurpose Leftovers

If you have extra vegetables in your  fridge that are about to go old mix them into a stew. You can also add food into rice and many other types of food to give it a kick of flavor. 

Tip #5: Buy In Bulk

It is cheaper to buy a bulk of food then smaller items in the long run. 

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