Five Food Tips For Students With Limited Cash
BY LINDA ANDERSON
We’ve all been there and done that- the beginning of the month till mid-month we splurge on the best of delicacies, only to stick to the poor man’s eating habits the rest of the month. Let’s stop that right now and enjoy a month of healthy and budgeted meals. Yes, no more make do as such, and not when there are five amazing tips that can help you eat what you want on a planned budget. Read on!
Plan the monthly consumption
Plan the monthly consumption and stick to it, no matter what. This is the basics that has to be respected, so make weekly plans and then work it up to a bi-weekly one. Stock to the basics by buying fresh produce and storing it in the fridge, which saves money and time when you plan I advance. This also helps in choosing the right coupon codes from ChameleonJohn. Also, if you know there are friends that drop by, ask them to bring their own food items for the night or the day stay! This is a practical and a very helpful way to not being mooched and saving your groceries too- planning is thus the key!
Go natural with sweetness
Processed and retail desserts are costlier to buy and consume than homemade ones. Think of the times when the mango shake at home made by mom tasted better than the tetra pack ones, and they came for cheap too. Buy your raw chocolates, fruits and simple ice creams and conjure your own desserts, fruit bowls and other lip smacking deserts- Instagram your creations, because who knows who’s watching and where an opportunity to make it big while saving comes through.
Do it like the French!
French are indeed one classiest lot when it comes to saving money on foods they consume. They keep it simple and whole, sans too much of processed foods to devour and splurge on. Whole wheat, multi grains and proteins are cheaper in the unprocessed forms than what the processed forms would be available for. Nuts, pastas, greens and starch too should be bought from the local markets or farmer markets than the malls- cheap and high-quality for your health!
Use your own condiments for food processing
Should you have to indulge in processed foods, make your own processed versions of meats and greens at home! From homemade salad dressings to toppings and all-purpose spices, there are tons of recipes across the internet to learn from- why pay for the extras when you can make your own at home and save on money too.
Eat at home more often
Home cooked food is healthier than the food being sold outside. Yes, once in a while it is okay to splurge outside when all go dutch, but when cooking at home is available, why splurge outside daily? Practice a recipe each week and fill your stomachs happily, munching what you want- there are easy recipes and cheaper options to make exotic foods too- check online!
Use these hacks and secrets to save money on groceries and food while living as a student! And yes, if your friends want a treat now and then- ask them to pitch in for pot lucks- sharing is caring you see!
Linda Anderson is a writer and musician residing in Boise, ID in the United States. She graduated from the College of Idaho with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and a focus in marketing in 2014.
