{"id":5337,"date":"2018-10-06T14:25:30","date_gmt":"2018-10-06T13:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/britanniastudents.com\/?p=5337"},"modified":"2020-07-13T12:48:01","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T11:48:01","slug":"tips-for-eating-a-healthy-diet-while-studying-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/britanniastudents.com\/blog\/tips-for-eating-a-healthy-diet-while-studying-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Eating a Healthy Diet While Studying in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a recent post I talked about looking after your health while you\u2019re studying. Eating well is one of the most important and <\/em>often one of the most neglected elements in staying healthy. Here are some budget-friendly, easy tips for a healthy student diet.<\/em><\/p>\n

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When I am studying abroad I need to plan my diet based on the facilities available in my student accommodation<\/a><\/strong>. London has several different options from a homestay where you can choose a meal plan that includes home cooked meals to Halls of Residence and flat shares where you\u2019ll be self-catering.<\/p>\n

Self-Catering<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Self-catering means access to a fully equipped kitchen in your student accommodation. London is divided into lots of different neighbourhoods and there is usually a local High Street with a range of well stocked supermarkets, fruit and vegetable stores and sometimes even a butcher. I have never had problems with access to shops nearby when I have to prepare my own meals.<\/p>\n

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A Few Basic Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t be tempted to rely on ready-made meals. They may not be good for you and they can be expensive. I ask any new friends I meet in my student accommodation if we can cook together \u2013 that way you share the costs and you get to eat healthier foods.<\/p>\n

In the first few days I will buy some general ingredients to store in my cupboard so that I can cook a few very basic meals. This is the list that I use:<\/p>\n