How to Eat Cheap and Healthy in College

HOW TO EAT CHEAP HEALTHY IN COLLEGE THE BENEFITS OF EATING HEALTHY IN COLLEGE BETTER GRADES REDUCED STRESS GET SICK LESS Eating a healthy breakfast is associated with improved cognitive function (especially memory) A well balanced diet bolsters immunity and aids the body in fighting One of the most important factors in supporting a healthy, balanced immune system is good nutrition off stress-related illness PERFECTION ISN'T. NECESSARY Things that make eating healthy difficult for college students: Money is NOT an exçuse: The healthiest. diets cost *about $1.50 more per day than the least 1, healthy ones CAMPUS MEAL LITTLE OR NO LACK OF TIME PLANS KITCHEN ACCESS Eat healthy most of the time: Pizza and beer sometimes is fine REMEMBER: EATING HEALTHY IS NOT A DIET, IT'S A LIFESTYLE WHAT TO EAT AND WHẠT TO AVOID A generally healthy diet Foods that contributé most to weight gain Fruits French fries Vegetables Potato chips Fish Sugar-sweetened drinks Nuts Processed meats Whole grains Refined grains Yogurt Fried foods Lots of water 100% fruit juice HEALTHY FOODS FOR $2 OR LESS 100% WHOLE Price / serving Nutrition / serving WHEAT BREAD $0.18 120 calories € g protein 3 g fiber Price / serving Nutrition / serving BROWN RICE $0.18 170 calories 4 g protein 2 g fiber Price / serving Nutrition / serving GREEK YOGURT $1.00 150 calories 14 g protein 0 fiber FROZEN Price / serving Nutrition / serving VEGETABLES $0.25 82 calories 4 g protein 6 g fiber FRESH BAGGED Price / serving Nutrition / serving SPINACH $0.33 20 calories 0 g protein 2 g fiber Price / serving Nutrition / se ving CANNED REFRIED BEANS $0,34 140 calories 7 g protein 6 g fiber Price / serving Nutrition / serving CANNED TUNA $0.70 60 calories 13 g protein 0 fiber Sources: whfoods.com/genpage.php cdc.gov/healthyyouth/nutrition/facts.htm stress.org.uk/files/Combat-Nutritional-Stress.pdf naturalnews.com/035415_foods_skin_health_beauty webmd.com/depression/features/foods-feel-better thehealthyeatingguide.com/healthy-eating-statistics/#bookmark1 nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/10/18/a-college-guide-to-eating-healthy stayhealthy-stayhappy.com/2011/06/28/25-ways-to-eat-healthy-on-a-college-budget webmd.com/food-recipes/features/cheap-healthy-15-nutritious-foods-about-2-dollars news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/12/pinpointing-the-higher-cost-of-a-healthy-diet AffordableSchools.net DEVELOPED BY N NOWSOURCING