With rising food prices and limited time on their hands, students can easily fall into the trap of takeaway food and instant noodles. However, eating healthy doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive. Let’s have a look at some examples.
Quick & Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast is often considered the ‘most important meal of the day’, yet many people skip it. Instead of doing this, make having a healthy breakfast your priority to give you energy for the day ahead.
Overnight Oats and Fruit
If you struggle to find time for breakfast before lectures, then this is a great solution. Overnight oats are when oats are left overnight to soak in milk or sometimes water. This softens them, giving you a breakfast which is ready to eat by morning. You can personalise this with fruit to give it some extra flavour and add more nutrients.
Greek Yoghurt and Granola
Nothing is worse than eating breakfast and still feeling hungry afterwards, but Greek yoghurt contains protein, which can keep you full for longer. Adding granola gives you the perfect combination for taste, and both products are full of nutrients.
Peanut Butter Banana Toast
If you haven’t tried this combination before, then you’re missing out. This is also an ideal meal for vegans, because many peanut butter brands are plant-based. When choosing your bread, consider buying whole wheat, as this is high in fibre, which can help with digestion. If you’re not a fan of bread, you could consider using pancakes instead.
Easy & Nutritious Lunches
Enjoying a healthy lunch can keep your energy levels up and allow you to give yourself a break in the middle of a busy day.
Tuna Pasta Salad
You might think of a salad as a plate of vegetables, but this is far from what tuna pasta salad is. It’s full of a mix of flavours and nutrients, and you can personalise it to add your own touch. If you like pasta, then this may just become your new favourite dish. You can also keep it in the fridge and bring it to university to eat between lectures.
Hummus Wraps With Veg
This meal is light, making it ideal for warm summer days. Include vegetables like red onions, peppers, lettuce and cucumber to add crunch to your meal. Again, you can bring this with you to eat elsewhere, like at university or work. Simply put it in foil and make sure it doesn’t get squished during your travels!
Chickpea Curry With Rice
Chickpeas are known for being a good source of fibre and protein. They’re affordable, taste great and work perfectly in a curry. When you pair chickpea curry with rice, it’s delicious and feels rewarding after a long day of studying and working hard.
Affordable & Filling Dinners
For many people, enjoying dinner is one of the best parts of the day.
Stir Fry With Vegetables and Noodles
It’s easy to make a large portion of this, so why not make some for your housemates too? There are so many vegetables to consider using, such as mushrooms, carrots, baby corn, red peppers and onions. Become a chef for the evening and choose the combination you think works best; you could also use leftover vegetables if you have any sitting in the fridge.
Baked Sweet Potato With Beans
Everyone’s tried a simple jacket potato, but have you tried a sweet potato before? They have a sweet flavour with a slight taste of nuttiness, and are even better with baked beans on top. You could add some cheddar cheese or mozzarella on top for extra flavour.
One-Pan Roasted Veg and Chicken
Avoid a bunch of washing up and simplify the cooking process with this one-pan meal. When cooked together, the chicken and vegetables flavour each other, creating a tasty dish. Why not season your chicken and stuff it with herbs and lemon?
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