Healthy Eating Tips for Students

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• Healthy eating can be a struggle when youre a
  college student. What free time you have, youd
  probably prefer to use for other priorities. But
  sticking to a healthy diet is important it
  helps you improve your focus, boosts your immune
  system, and makes you feel better in general.
  With just a little effort, you can make sure that
  you eat well every day.

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• 1. Always Eat Breakfast
• If you skip breakfast, youll only become hungry
  later in the morning and the likelihood is that
  youll end up grabbing an unhealthy snack. If you
  eat within an hour of waking up, your metabolism
  will start working. Youll find that you can
  concentrate better and stay alert throughout the
  day.

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• Theres no need to make anything complicated for
  breakfast you can easily whip up something in 10
  minutes or less. Great options include wholegrain
  bagels, yogurt, sandwiches, a smoothie, or cereal.

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• 2. Plan for Snacks
• When you know youll have a long wait until
  lunch, plan in advance for a snack. Ideal choices
  include fruit, cereal bars, slices of raw
  vegetables, nuts, and cheese.

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• 3. Cook Balanced Meals
• Dedicate time to preparing at least one proper
  meal every day. When choosing what ingredients to
  include, make sure youll receive all the
  nutrients you need, instead of simply feeding
  your cravings. For instance, every meal needs to
  contain carbohydrates, protein, and some healthy
  fats.

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• 4. Look Up Recipes
• If youre not used to cooking, you can learn the
  basics by following simple recipes. Search online
  for healthy recipes that dont seem too
  complicated to follow.

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• 5. Pay Attention to What You Drink
• Avoid purchasing drinks whenever possible and
  drink water instead. Even fruit juice can
  increase your intake of sugar significantly. Also
  try to cut down on alcohol and brew your own
  coffee instead of purchasing fancy caffeinated
  drinks, which are often sweetened with syrup.

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• 6. Prepare for Late-Night Hunger
• When youre studying late at night, you may
  become hungry. Its fine to eat small amounts to
  keep your brain fueled, but snacks must be low in
  sugar, salt, and fat.

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• Its hard to prepare healthy meals if you lack a
  kitchen. Facilities tend to be limited on campus,
  meaning most students resort to relying on
  less-than-ideal meal plans. A much better option
  is to look for rooms for rent in Oshawa that come
  with a kitchen. For Durham College off-campus
  housing, theres Village Suites Oshawa. Youll
  receive a suite that has a kitchen shared with no
  more than four other people.