You have textbooks to buy, tuition to pay, and "board" in whatever form you have chosen. Whether you're in a dorm or are sharing an apartment with others, chances are you have more costs than you do income. Eating doesn't have to be a budget buster if you keep the following menu items on your shelves:
1. Macaroni ... cheese, pasta and sauce in a jar, ramen noodles. In less than ten minutes, you could be eating a hot, hearty meal. Granted, these are not the smartest choices on the food chart, but they are filling and right up there when it comes to comfort foods. Add some fruit or a wedge of iceberg lettuce and you'll cover yourself with the good stuff.
2. Cereal anyone? Not just for breakfast anymore, the cereal aisle in your local supermarket will provide plenty of tasty choices for lunch and dinner, too. Be generous with the milk and refill as desired. Don't forget that waffles and eggs make good meals, too.
3. Sandwich night. Some whole wheat bread and a package of deli meat will go a long way. It's easy to get your vegetable fix in there too if you just pick up a tomato and a head of iceberg lettuce once a week. If you grow weary of ham or bologna, don't forget that a can of tuna and some mayo can make enough tuna salad for a few sandwiches. Also, an egg sandwich is a delicious alternative to lunch meat.
4. Say goodbye to the delivery guy. Don't order pizza unless it's a special occasion. For day in and day out, frozen pizza is a fine alternative and you don't have to tip anybody. Make sure you have plenty of canned parmesan cheese and, if you're feeling especially health conscious, you can always chop and add some fresh vegetables.
If these suggestions leave you a little flat, get creative and think of other ways to feed your cravings on a budget. Walk up and down the aisles at the store and you'll surely come up with ideas.Meals need not be expensive to be good.
1. Macaroni ... cheese, pasta and sauce in a jar, ramen noodles. In less than ten minutes, you could be eating a hot, hearty meal. Granted, these are not the smartest choices on the food chart, but they are filling and right up there when it comes to comfort foods. Add some fruit or a wedge of iceberg lettuce and you'll cover yourself with the good stuff.
2. Cereal anyone? Not just for breakfast anymore, the cereal aisle in your local supermarket will provide plenty of tasty choices for lunch and dinner, too. Be generous with the milk and refill as desired. Don't forget that waffles and eggs make good meals, too.
3. Sandwich night. Some whole wheat bread and a package of deli meat will go a long way. It's easy to get your vegetable fix in there too if you just pick up a tomato and a head of iceberg lettuce once a week. If you grow weary of ham or bologna, don't forget that a can of tuna and some mayo can make enough tuna salad for a few sandwiches. Also, an egg sandwich is a delicious alternative to lunch meat.
4. Say goodbye to the delivery guy. Don't order pizza unless it's a special occasion. For day in and day out, frozen pizza is a fine alternative and you don't have to tip anybody. Make sure you have plenty of canned parmesan cheese and, if you're feeling especially health conscious, you can always chop and add some fresh vegetables.
If these suggestions leave you a little flat, get creative and think of other ways to feed your cravings on a budget. Walk up and down the aisles at the store and you'll surely come up with ideas.Meals need not be expensive to be good.
About the Author:
Ryan Sullivan is an instuctor at a leading online colleges. He holds two online degrees and a degree from a traditional university program.
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