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Healthy Diet
The food you eat can have an impact on how your mind and body work.
So a basic knowledge of how to eat healthily will help you get the most out of your university experience and create healthy lifetime eating habits.
Varied diet
It is recommended to eat a diet rich in a variety of fruit and vegetables, include moderate amounts of low-fat dairy products, moderate amounts of lean meat and fish and other non-dairy protein sources and limited amounts of foods containing fat or sugars.
Hydration
Your body needs at least eight glasses a day, and, if you exercise vigorously, you may need more. To remind yourself, carry a water bottle along to class and keep it handy during late night study sessions.
Meal planning
Meal Planning is key to successfully living on a budget. It can be easy to forget to eat well and fall back on takeaways and microwave meals when busy with university life. Preparing a healthy home-cooked meal across several days will mean your purchases are likely to be more economical with less wastage, saving you money.
Mindful eating
Enjoy your food. Food is a lot more than nourishment for our bodies, so take the time to enjoy it, savor it and appreciate it.
