CuriousNdenver
Puritan Board Sophomore
Some people may cut out fat and replace it with poor carb choices, leading to blood sugar spikes. It seems like making wise choices from all food groups is a better approach. Complex carbohydrates take longer to digest, many are high in fiber and do not adversely affect blood sugar.
Bryan, as others have suggested, a crock pot or slow cooker would be a good investment.
I am also a college student struggling to eat both cheaply and healthily, though I do have a kitchen full of utensils. I like to build one pot meals around bean and rice dishes and add whatever is on hand to spice it up.
I try to take advantage of sales on staples like beans, brown rice, canned vegetables etc. I also carry granola bars with me so I can get a bite between classes. I make coffee at home and bring it with me in a thermal cup and carry water also as opposed to buying it on campus.
Another suggestion if you are near grocery stores is to go on Saturday mornings when they often have vendors offering free samples of food. Our campus has some events that have snacks or even meals for attendees; many students frequent these especially for the free food!
Bryan, as others have suggested, a crock pot or slow cooker would be a good investment.
I am also a college student struggling to eat both cheaply and healthily, though I do have a kitchen full of utensils. I like to build one pot meals around bean and rice dishes and add whatever is on hand to spice it up.
I try to take advantage of sales on staples like beans, brown rice, canned vegetables etc. I also carry granola bars with me so I can get a bite between classes. I make coffee at home and bring it with me in a thermal cup and carry water also as opposed to buying it on campus.
Another suggestion if you are near grocery stores is to go on Saturday mornings when they often have vendors offering free samples of food. Our campus has some events that have snacks or even meals for attendees; many students frequent these especially for the free food!