{"id":14378,"date":"2015-05-04T11:41:12","date_gmt":"2015-05-04T11:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/postgraduate\/?p=1249"},"modified":"2015-05-04T11:41:12","modified_gmt":"2015-05-04T11:41:12","slug":"staying-healthy-on-a-student-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2015\/05\/04\/staying-healthy-on-a-student-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying healthy on a student budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"lauren-bishop\"<\/a>Staying healthy on a student budget may seem tough, but it can be done!\u00a0 Here are 10 tips to get you started…<\/p>\n

1. Cook in bulk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Either take it in turns cooking among friends, or cook up a batch of something and chill or freeze what you don\u2019t need. It\u2019ll work out cheaper to cook for three or four than for one, plus if you don\u2019t have to prepare a meal every day you\u2019ll be less tempted to go for a junk food convenience meal.<\/p>\n

\"healthy-1-ed\"<\/a>Pasta dishes are great to cook in bulk as you can reheat it or enjoy just as much cold!<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Keep an eye on your portion sizes<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re cooking a big batch it may be tempting to eat more than you need in a sitting.\u00a0 Know how many servings you\u2019re making, only serve yourself as much as you need and only eat until you\u2019re full.\u00a0 A good tip is to use smaller plates to trick yourself into serving smaller portions!<\/p>\n

3. Walk or cycle<\/strong><\/p>\n

This will have great benefits for your physical health and mental wellbeing.\u00a0 It\u2019s also free and might save you money on petrol or public transport!<\/p>\n

4. Regulate your alcohol intake<\/strong><\/p>\n

This may be a challenging one in the student community!\u00a0 When out, try alternating alcoholic drinks with a water or soda & lime, which will save you precious pennies and liver function!\u00a0 Also be careful not to pour huge quantities when drinking at home.\u00a0 Use narrow glasses rather than wide ones and you\u2019ll automatically pour less!<\/p>\n

5. Get into fruit & veg!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We all know it\u2019s good for us but a lot of us don\u2019t eat enough.\u00a0 Most of the big supermarkets have offers on selected fruit & veg each week (e.g. Aldi\u2019s Super 6) so you can get them really cheap.\u00a0 Some of the best snacks come out of fruit and veg, like carrot sticks with hummus or chopped apple with peanut butter.<\/p>\n

\"healthy-2-ed\"<\/a>A happy and healthy breakfast! Mashed avocado and seeds on Corn Thins with cherry tomatoes.\u00a0 Balanced and delicious!<\/em><\/p>\n

6. If you\u2019re a meat eater, try and have a meat free day or two each week.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most of us eat too much meat, so it\u2019ll be good for you as well as saving money.\u00a0 Try lentils as a super cheap and nutritious meat alternative (I would highly recommend BBC Good Food\u2019s veggie cottage pie!<\/a><\/p>\n

7. Use the BU sports facilities and clubs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being a student is a great opportunity to try sports and activities way cheaper than you can do them anywhere else \u2013 sometimes for free! Any physical activity will keep you fit and away from temptation to spend too much time on less-than-healthy pastimes!<\/p>\n\"Velocity-Stack-ed\"<\/a>\n

8. Break bad habits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try replacing an unhealthy habit with a healthy one.\u00a0 For instance, if you\u2019re one to have a biscuit with every cup of tea, while the kettle\u2019s boiling run up and down the stairs or do a few push-ups to stop yourself from automatically reaching for the biscuit tin!<\/p>\n

9. Hang out at the beach or in a park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being outside is great for your mental wellbeing.\u00a0 It costs nothing, and surely having a laugh with friends kicking a football around or playing Frisbee beats spending a fortune on going to the cinema or the pub?!<\/p>\n\"Healthy<\/a>\n

We\u2019re blessed with beautiful surroundings in Bournemouth and Poole.\u00a0 Go out and appreciate it for a free way to stay healthy!<\/em><\/p>\n

10. Practice mindfulness<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s free and perfect for stress relief.\u00a0 It may seem hard to fit in around busy study schedules, but if you\u2019re feeling more relaxed you\u2019ll be more productive when you are working.\u00a0 There are tonnes of free tracks online and some free apps too.\u00a0 Try the Dorset Mindfulness Centre<\/a> for an introduction.<\/p>\n

By Lauren Bishop<\/strong><\/em>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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