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student health guide
SCHEDULING & ALTERNA A little bit of meal planning will pay off hugely when it comes to your waistline – and your wallet… ne of the biggest obstacles to healthy eating is not planning ahead. Scheduling is a great habit to get into. When you’re starving but you have no time to prepare a dish, it’s all too easy to grab fast food, which are bad for your body and your bank balance. Check out our guide for what to eat and how to keep on track:
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Breakfast When you wake up, you probably haven’t eaten since the previous evening, so it’s likely your body needs food to get going. Get into a morning routine - remember to eat breakfast and allow yourself enough time for it. It doesn’t have to be a huge meal – just a small bowl of porridge or a fresh fruit smoothie will satisfy your hunger, rev up your metabolism and offer enough energy to get through the morning.
LUNCH
The healthiest way to do lunch is to pack your own. Taking a homemade meal to uni or work will save loads of money, plus you can ensure that you’re eating healthily. Each Sunday, prepare all five of your weekday lunches, so that you’ll have more time (and less stress!) on weekday mornings.