Hey! I’m about to go into uni and start living on my own, and I want to be able to eat healthier while I’m there. Unfortunately I tend to go for things that aren’t so good for me (sugar, salty snacks, etc.) when I’m grocery shopping. How can I prevent myself from eating a lot of unhealthy or convenient take-out foods while I’m up at school?

yournewapartment:

Ooh I feel that. Here are some ideas:

• don’t carry cash around to avoid spending on convenience foods
• pack healthy, filling snacks that include carbs, protein, and fats
• make sure you eat good meals so you’re not craving treats so often
• stay hydrated
• shop the perimeter of the store (unprocessed foods and produce), not the aisles (boxed and bagged items)
• don’t go to the grocery store hungry
• use going out for meals as a treat, not a staple (you’ll save money too!)
•  see our healthy meals and cooking tags for more!

Good luck!– Mimi