How can I lower my grocery bill as a college student?
Right, so I just spent almost $70 on groceries (mostly for myself) at Publix (a local grocery store). Yikes. I'm going to provide a list of what I bought... let me know how I can save some money next time. I am expecting this to last 3 weeks to a month (of course some basics will last longer than that). I bought generic brands when available and cheaper (some name brands were on sale). Was this an alright trip? I work a lot and I'm a college student, so time is limited. I am not an experienced grocery shopper really... I hunt for bargains and sales... but I just moved into my new apartment and my roomates had some basics, but I had to start from scratch. I always check the "per oz" cost on the grocery store tag, but any other tips are greatly appreciated. Some easy ways to do more sale shopping would be great! 1 bag frozen Tortellini Frozen Broccoli Frozen Mushrooms *1 Bag Banquet Chicken Nuggets *1 Bag Chicken Tenders (^They were buy one, get one free) Cottage Cheese 6 Pack Bagels Fresh Spinach Salad Mix Bag of Shredded Cheese Baby Carrots Feta Cheese Seafood Spread French Onion Dip Coffee Creamer Cream Cheese Turkey Polish Sausage Gallon of Green Tea Gallon of Milk Crackers 100 Snack Pack (Variety Box) Box of Kettle Corn Generic Brand Cheerios Tortilla Chips Jar of Pasta Sauce Garlic Powder Drinking water (the kind that goes in the fridge and has a spout) Mini Rice Cakes A Dozen Eggs Oh, please keep in mind that I try to eat healthy. Everything I buy is a lower fat or lower calorie option. This time my "non-healthy" item was the chicken because it was fast, easy, cheap... and not the WORST thing for me. Cheese is expensive, but dairy is part of a well-balanced diet. I mix it with eggs, salads, etc etc. I'd love to be able to cut it out, but I also don't want to be lacking nutrition. I'm the only one eating the veggies, so I try not to buy fresh. It's cheaper to buy the frozen... and it doesn't go to waste. Instead of spending $4 on fresh veggies and half of it goes to waste, I spend the $1-$1.50 and it all gets eaten. Thanks for the tips so far. A lot of them are helpful. There were a couple buys like the tea, pasta sauce and snack packs that were just easy, and on sale. I try to limit those. A Ramen... my best friend. We have a HUGE package of it, but I try to limit my consumption of it. It's LOADED with fat and sodium... gross. I try to make my own "sauce" for it, but it's hard to get a good sauce, low in sodium.
Other - Food & Drink - 9 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
When I was a starving college student I found Ramon Noodles, and fresh veggies, Sandwiches, and fruit were the best way to save money. Just cut all the veggies and fruit yourself and make meals out of them.
2 :
eat less
3 :
hmm sales and bargains are always better. i think that if you buy a salad mix than you dont need to have cheese. the thing you want to try is not buy the salad mix because you can easily make a salad with the spinach you buy. and try to reduce the number of cheeses. you might want to visit some asian or a country specialised shop where you can buy a lot of nutriotous food at low cost and also try a different taste. and instead of bagels try the whole wheat bread. and also choose either the rice cakes or the crakcers.
4 :
ok.... check back on my answr frequently cuz i am sure i will think of more ideas..... instead of buying bagged foods such as shredded cheese, tortellini, baby, carrots, broccoli, jar sauce... try this buy the generic block of chz and shred it yourself, you can buy one at the dollar store buy a can of crushed tomatoes and doctor it yourself with garlic, onion, salt, pepper parsley instead of buying green tea already made, try brewing your own, instead of bagels, buy whole wheat or whole grain bread, it freezes well buy whole carrots, and clean and cut them up, buy fresh broccoli and steam it instead of tortellini, buy pasta , boil it and add ricoota cheese to your homemade sauce... its yummy ramen noodles make a huge pot of chili or a soup on your day off, you can eat it everyday, so it cost you 20 bucks to make a pot of chili, you can eat it everyday or freeze it in containers enough for a meal at a time.....i made a pot of cabbage and beef soup.... wheat pasta was just on sale at publix, buy 1 get 1...... you can get used to it, lord knows i did.... instead of kettle korn, buy a bag of raw popcorn and pickup a cheap popcorn maker for 10 bucks and pop your own... instead of your snack packs, buy a huge tub of sherbert and eat that when you get the munchies..... buy publix brand crackers, they have thier version of almost all the cracker brands, the woven wheats are my fave, (the publix brand of triscuits) if you have a fruit stand nearby you can get alot of your fresh produce super cheap that way.... i bought a case of tomatoes for 12 bucks, that 40 lbs of tomatoes.....
5 :
I was going to say to not buy processed and prepared foods, but it looks like you don't anyway. All the more you can do is try to always buy the store brand and try to buy whatever is on special. Let the specials dictate your menus.
6 :
You already sound like you have some good strategies with keeping an eye out for sales and buying generic. You may also try clipping coupons or buying a membership to a wholesale warehouse like Costco or Sam's Club. You can get a friend or a group of friends to split the yearly fee (around $40 or so) and take them shopping with you. This way you and your friends buy in bulk which is much cheaper than retail in the long run.
7 :
Cottage Cheese - you can make it by yourself Salad Mix - by lettice and make it by yourself Bag of Shredded Cheese - shreded cheese more pricy (buy cheese in bricks and shred by youself) Gallon of Green Tea - make it by yourself and keep at the freege Also - use coupons (try to shop at the stores accepting double coupons)
8 :
I'd say you did pretty well, but I'll put my two cents in: Don't know what the tortillini cost but dried pasta is really inexpensive. Salad mix - I find that heads of lettuce are cheaper and go further Shredded cheese- buy a grater(@ a thrift store) and buy blocks of cheese Baby carrots-I find that carrots are cheaper by the pound than in pkgs. Buy tea bags and make your own tea snack packs - is that chips? if so, buy big bags and baggies Lastly- bottled water is usually cheaper by the gallon, and you could save the jugs and refill at many stores. Oh yeah, I know it sounds nerdy, but have you thought of coupons? I save almost half of my bill using them. Good luck- hope this helps
9 :
Just buy what you NEED, you shouldn't spend so much money on food you don't need.
Read more other entries :
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
College Student Seeking Advice About Losing Weight?
College Student Seeking Advice About Losing Weight?
I am 5'2 1/2 and I am currently 135. On June 18th I was 150 and I started to go on a diet which consisted of veggies and lean meat (turkey). I had approximately 200 calories of veggies (8 servings) and 450 calories of turkey (3 packets of turkey meat) a day. I ate 650 calories a day for a month and lost 15lbs. Since then, I added special K red berries to my diet. Its been about a week and a half and I have not lost a single pound! Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I excercise a lot too. I do 40 mins on an elliptical (500 cals), then 35 mins on another elliptical (300), then 60 mins of fast walking (300). So I am burning 1100 cals a day and only taking in 750 a day. I should be losing weight right? Any tips for me to lose weight. I really really wanted to be down to 120 by the time school starts in late sept.
Diet & Fitness - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
There is a point in which your body will sloooowwwllly loose the remaining weight. Just keep doing what you are doing and you will start to loose again.
2 :
Oh, dear! Your body is going in to starvation mode. Your body thinks there is a famine going on and has adjusted your metabolism to put you into survival mode. You are overdoing everything in your rush to take the pounds off too quickly. Sure you would like to start out the year being a "new" you on campus. It is not worth risking your health. You can have that weight off safely by winter break or Valentines day at the latest. Up your calories to around, 1200 so that your body can adjust to a healthy intake.... (When you calculated your calories you neglected to take into account the calories you burn while sleeping, eating, resting, etc.) The amount of calories you burn varies with age, weight, intensity of exercise and the amount of food ingested. You have made some mistakes that all "dieters" tend to make. It took me months to get my metabolism back on track after a crash diet. I have learned not to restrict my calories. I have learned to keep close tabs on my exercise levels too. Add exercise time slowly and intensity slowly. Take a vacation from exercise every now and then. Vary your exercise program so you get positive returns. Speaking of variety. While your food intake is moderately healthy you are not giving your self enough variety. Add some fish and real fruit. You also need some whole grains.
Read more other entries :
I am 5'2 1/2 and I am currently 135. On June 18th I was 150 and I started to go on a diet which consisted of veggies and lean meat (turkey). I had approximately 200 calories of veggies (8 servings) and 450 calories of turkey (3 packets of turkey meat) a day. I ate 650 calories a day for a month and lost 15lbs. Since then, I added special K red berries to my diet. Its been about a week and a half and I have not lost a single pound! Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I excercise a lot too. I do 40 mins on an elliptical (500 cals), then 35 mins on another elliptical (300), then 60 mins of fast walking (300). So I am burning 1100 cals a day and only taking in 750 a day. I should be losing weight right? Any tips for me to lose weight. I really really wanted to be down to 120 by the time school starts in late sept.
Diet & Fitness - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
There is a point in which your body will sloooowwwllly loose the remaining weight. Just keep doing what you are doing and you will start to loose again.
2 :
Oh, dear! Your body is going in to starvation mode. Your body thinks there is a famine going on and has adjusted your metabolism to put you into survival mode. You are overdoing everything in your rush to take the pounds off too quickly. Sure you would like to start out the year being a "new" you on campus. It is not worth risking your health. You can have that weight off safely by winter break or Valentines day at the latest. Up your calories to around, 1200 so that your body can adjust to a healthy intake.... (When you calculated your calories you neglected to take into account the calories you burn while sleeping, eating, resting, etc.) The amount of calories you burn varies with age, weight, intensity of exercise and the amount of food ingested. You have made some mistakes that all "dieters" tend to make. It took me months to get my metabolism back on track after a crash diet. I have learned not to restrict my calories. I have learned to keep close tabs on my exercise levels too. Add exercise time slowly and intensity slowly. Take a vacation from exercise every now and then. Vary your exercise program so you get positive returns. Speaking of variety. While your food intake is moderately healthy you are not giving your self enough variety. Add some fish and real fruit. You also need some whole grains.
Read more other entries :
Monday, April 28, 2014
Can someone recommend me a hotel somewhere in New Jersey ?
Can someone recommend me a hotel somewhere in New Jersey ?
I'll move from Turkey to New Jersey next week but i still couldn't find where to stay. I'm a student so i don't wanna spend too much money for a hotel and i'm not lookin' for a fancy one. HELP
Other - Destinations - 1 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
New Jersey is a big place.. going from the northern end to the southern end can take 2 hours or more... i would suggest looking at the commercial websites such as expedia.com or hotels.com to get the best rates
Read more other entries :
I'll move from Turkey to New Jersey next week but i still couldn't find where to stay. I'm a student so i don't wanna spend too much money for a hotel and i'm not lookin' for a fancy one. HELP
Other - Destinations - 1 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
New Jersey is a big place.. going from the northern end to the southern end can take 2 hours or more... i would suggest looking at the commercial websites such as expedia.com or hotels.com to get the best rates
Read more other entries :
Monday, April 14, 2014
Could you give me a web site adress that is about buying noteebooks on Portugal.?
Could you give me a web site adress that is about buying noteebooks on Portugal.?
I am planning to go portugal. I live in istanbul. I want to compare the notebook prices. I am student. If it is cheaper in Portugal than the notebooks in Tukey, I will buy. Ican give you such a web site in Turkey that you can buy notebooks. http://www.vatanbilgisayar.com/products.aspx?L1=PC_&L2=PC_POR&Br=Hepsi Thank You.
Portugal - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
I can't- but-have fun in Portugal- it's great!
2 :
The prices are roughly the same,unless they are on sale. Either way this should help you , http://www.worten.pt/ProductList.aspx?oid=10|27|214|&c=1191529&l=0
3 :
Merhaba! for info on Portugal go to my blog http://experienceportugal.blogspot.com/
Read more other entries :
I am planning to go portugal. I live in istanbul. I want to compare the notebook prices. I am student. If it is cheaper in Portugal than the notebooks in Tukey, I will buy. Ican give you such a web site in Turkey that you can buy notebooks. http://www.vatanbilgisayar.com/products.aspx?L1=PC_&L2=PC_POR&Br=Hepsi Thank You.
Portugal - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
I can't- but-have fun in Portugal- it's great!
2 :
The prices are roughly the same,unless they are on sale. Either way this should help you , http://www.worten.pt/ProductList.aspx?oid=10|27|214|&c=1191529&l=0
3 :
Merhaba! for info on Portugal go to my blog http://experienceportugal.blogspot.com/
Read more other entries :
Monday, April 7, 2014
Can I afford to be and exchange student, and where should go, what program should I use?
Can I afford to be and exchange student, and where should go, what program should I use?
I really want to be an exchange student. I'm pretty sure you got that from the title, but I don't have money. I really wanted to go fall '09, but that is just not going to be possible, so I'm thinking fall 2010. Only BIG problem is money. My sister is going to college next year (yaaayyaaaaaaa) and that is going to break the bank as it is. I really want this though, I've tried everything to get money but I'm having trouble. Anyway, to sum this up, I need three things: What program? (I've looked at AFS and YFU and like them both)(One with a lot of scholorship oppotunities!!) Where should I go? (I like the Netherlands and Turkey a lot.) How do I get MONEY?!!!!! Thank you!!! Any help would be GREAT!!
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
You should try the rotary club. There is usually one in every city, and if not then there should be one within driving distance. The rotary club is by far the safest and cheapest option, i know that that sounds like a contridiction haha. Instead of just anyone applying to be a host family, they only take people who are part of the club. To be in the club, these people must be business owners or influential people which means that most of them are wealthy. One girl, in Argentina, is currently staying with the President of Argentina! A girl from another company is staying with us, and when interviewed the woman told us the girls needs didnt matter and that we shouldnt base our decisions on her. Im glad the rotary club does a better job than that! To be an exchange student though, you dont have to be in the club, you just need to apply and go to some meetings where you will meet inbounds (current exchange students) and outbounds (people going next year). Its also really good because of the cost. It cost about as much as a flight ticket (which is inlcuded) and insurance and your host club will give you about $100 a month. You dont have to speak the language to apply, but its good to learn before you leave. They also offer ALOT of countries. Pretty much everything in south america, europe, scandanavia, asia, and india and south africa. Next year im going to iceland and im sure its going to be the best expierince of my life. I know i couldnt have done it without the rotary club. I hope you have as good of luck as i did. sorry for typing so much haha -Erin, 15 p.s. they also offer scholarships if you need them :)
2 :
Are you sure about Turkey??? Be really sure!!! I have a friend whose son was in Turkey last year on a University exchange. He was supposed to be there the whole year...he came home at semester...he was pretty freaked! War and all that! I think Turkey would be tough for a lot of Westerners...I would suggest going with Netherlands. Money? I don't know...my parents wouldn't let me go in hs, because of money...I think it was better in University, anyway, because I had more freedom and got to do my OWN thing... AFS and YFU are possibly the top two programs in the country...go with that thought. Go with your eyes wide open...know what you are getting yourself into, and you will have the time of your life!
3 :
You sound like you've done a lot of research. That is good. AFS does have a lot of scholarships...I think there is even one to Turkey. YFU is good too, and so is Rotary. Money? Well I would try getting a job and fundraising! http://www.cultures-shocked.org/Joomla/forum/index.php?
Read more other entries :
I really want to be an exchange student. I'm pretty sure you got that from the title, but I don't have money. I really wanted to go fall '09, but that is just not going to be possible, so I'm thinking fall 2010. Only BIG problem is money. My sister is going to college next year (yaaayyaaaaaaa) and that is going to break the bank as it is. I really want this though, I've tried everything to get money but I'm having trouble. Anyway, to sum this up, I need three things: What program? (I've looked at AFS and YFU and like them both)(One with a lot of scholorship oppotunities!!) Where should I go? (I like the Netherlands and Turkey a lot.) How do I get MONEY?!!!!! Thank you!!! Any help would be GREAT!!
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
You should try the rotary club. There is usually one in every city, and if not then there should be one within driving distance. The rotary club is by far the safest and cheapest option, i know that that sounds like a contridiction haha. Instead of just anyone applying to be a host family, they only take people who are part of the club. To be in the club, these people must be business owners or influential people which means that most of them are wealthy. One girl, in Argentina, is currently staying with the President of Argentina! A girl from another company is staying with us, and when interviewed the woman told us the girls needs didnt matter and that we shouldnt base our decisions on her. Im glad the rotary club does a better job than that! To be an exchange student though, you dont have to be in the club, you just need to apply and go to some meetings where you will meet inbounds (current exchange students) and outbounds (people going next year). Its also really good because of the cost. It cost about as much as a flight ticket (which is inlcuded) and insurance and your host club will give you about $100 a month. You dont have to speak the language to apply, but its good to learn before you leave. They also offer ALOT of countries. Pretty much everything in south america, europe, scandanavia, asia, and india and south africa. Next year im going to iceland and im sure its going to be the best expierince of my life. I know i couldnt have done it without the rotary club. I hope you have as good of luck as i did. sorry for typing so much haha -Erin, 15 p.s. they also offer scholarships if you need them :)
2 :
Are you sure about Turkey??? Be really sure!!! I have a friend whose son was in Turkey last year on a University exchange. He was supposed to be there the whole year...he came home at semester...he was pretty freaked! War and all that! I think Turkey would be tough for a lot of Westerners...I would suggest going with Netherlands. Money? I don't know...my parents wouldn't let me go in hs, because of money...I think it was better in University, anyway, because I had more freedom and got to do my OWN thing... AFS and YFU are possibly the top two programs in the country...go with that thought. Go with your eyes wide open...know what you are getting yourself into, and you will have the time of your life!
3 :
You sound like you've done a lot of research. That is good. AFS does have a lot of scholarships...I think there is even one to Turkey. YFU is good too, and so is Rotary. Money? Well I would try getting a job and fundraising! http://www.cultures-shocked.org/Joomla/forum/index.php?
Read more other entries :
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
What does everyone think about an American becoming an Au Pair in Turkey?
What does everyone think about an American becoming an Au Pair in Turkey?
I have had contact with a woman who lives in Istanbul Turkey, she's asked me to become her Au Pair I've gotten to talk to her on Skype and have seen her daughter she also whats to have a talk with my mother you know mom to mom she says, she's a university teacher where she lives and I have looked up her school that she teaches at and its legit she's also given me her Facebook well what I'm asking is does everything seem ok I know you guys can't say for sure but I want to know everyone's advice I'm a college student who whats to make sure she's safe ^_^ I have a lot of sense but everyone slips up when they think they know everything She lives in Istanbul and has two kids not just the one (sorry) also I would be living with a friend of theres who is said to be gay, she's sent me pics of the place which her daughter the same one I've seen on the cam was in the background
Turkey - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
I don't know how you become an au pair but if I were you, I would be careful. You never know.
2 :
Probably they genuinely want you in order to teach English with American accent for the little girl. However, do you speak Turkish? Do you think you will be happy in a country, however westernised has deep Islamic routs? I lived in Turkey for 1 year and until now from all the countries I lived in (Lebanon was my fave), Turkey is the least I liked and had most awful experiences however careful I was to avoid them. Is the only country I could not return to visit. Check for pics of short movies about Turkey on the net, youtube.com etc. Some of them are very eye opening.
3 :
i didn't know what the heck was an au pair before i looked it up ^^ anyways, if you made up your mind about moving to Turkey and continuing your education here; then being an "au pair" in fact seems like a pretty good idea, given that you make sure everything about this person seems ok beforehand. where does this woman live in Turkey? the location where she lives could change your experience more than you could imagine. other than that the info you gave about her sounds actually very nice and if true, you should have nothing to worry about. how bout this, maybe you could come along with a friend (preferably a guy if you will) for the first couple of weeks to feel safer and then when you believe there's nothing to worry about, your friend could turn back. good luck!
4 :
londonsth, you question the happiness in turkey because "however westernised has deep Islamic routs" and lebanon is your fav country? it's a beautiful country for sure, but there's discrepancy. LOL are you the jewish troll who just came to this section? do you know what you're talking about well nobody is expecting you to return. we would be happier if the tourist crowd (esp the useless ones) would be less in number (30 million ppl each year,i started to hate touristic towns) there are already many americans and europeans living here, esp istanbul. she could find from them. idk sounds weird. check the website of her school if they have a teacher's page. call her on the phone. but i would be suspicous about such an invitation. anyway depends on how much you know her and how you met. so i cant say anything. at first you may come with your family or another friend. you may come alone too, if you trust.
5 :
The best thing you can do is contact American Consulate in Istanbul. They would probably make a background check for you. http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov/
Read more other entries :
I have had contact with a woman who lives in Istanbul Turkey, she's asked me to become her Au Pair I've gotten to talk to her on Skype and have seen her daughter she also whats to have a talk with my mother you know mom to mom she says, she's a university teacher where she lives and I have looked up her school that she teaches at and its legit she's also given me her Facebook well what I'm asking is does everything seem ok I know you guys can't say for sure but I want to know everyone's advice I'm a college student who whats to make sure she's safe ^_^ I have a lot of sense but everyone slips up when they think they know everything She lives in Istanbul and has two kids not just the one (sorry) also I would be living with a friend of theres who is said to be gay, she's sent me pics of the place which her daughter the same one I've seen on the cam was in the background
Turkey - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
I don't know how you become an au pair but if I were you, I would be careful. You never know.
2 :
Probably they genuinely want you in order to teach English with American accent for the little girl. However, do you speak Turkish? Do you think you will be happy in a country, however westernised has deep Islamic routs? I lived in Turkey for 1 year and until now from all the countries I lived in (Lebanon was my fave), Turkey is the least I liked and had most awful experiences however careful I was to avoid them. Is the only country I could not return to visit. Check for pics of short movies about Turkey on the net, youtube.com etc. Some of them are very eye opening.
3 :
i didn't know what the heck was an au pair before i looked it up ^^ anyways, if you made up your mind about moving to Turkey and continuing your education here; then being an "au pair" in fact seems like a pretty good idea, given that you make sure everything about this person seems ok beforehand. where does this woman live in Turkey? the location where she lives could change your experience more than you could imagine. other than that the info you gave about her sounds actually very nice and if true, you should have nothing to worry about. how bout this, maybe you could come along with a friend (preferably a guy if you will) for the first couple of weeks to feel safer and then when you believe there's nothing to worry about, your friend could turn back. good luck!
4 :
londonsth, you question the happiness in turkey because "however westernised has deep Islamic routs" and lebanon is your fav country? it's a beautiful country for sure, but there's discrepancy. LOL are you the jewish troll who just came to this section? do you know what you're talking about well nobody is expecting you to return. we would be happier if the tourist crowd (esp the useless ones) would be less in number (30 million ppl each year,i started to hate touristic towns) there are already many americans and europeans living here, esp istanbul. she could find from them. idk sounds weird. check the website of her school if they have a teacher's page. call her on the phone. but i would be suspicous about such an invitation. anyway depends on how much you know her and how you met. so i cant say anything. at first you may come with your family or another friend. you may come alone too, if you trust.
5 :
The best thing you can do is contact American Consulate in Istanbul. They would probably make a background check for you. http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov/
Read more other entries :
Friday, March 28, 2014
help with poor mans diet. college student..?
help with poor mans diet. college student..?
OK here is my problem.. I'm very low on income. i need help constructing an inexpensive but healthy diet. my current diet ( i love breakfast ) Oatmeal w/ strawberries for breakfast paired with a cheese and Broccoli omelet. that holds me over until around noon Lunch I eat a couple turkey dogs with mayo and mustard with water to drink. Dinner i eat couscous in chicken broth with diced hot dogs along with some sliced and seasoned yellow potatoes (baked of course) as yu can see my meals aren't exactly balanced but they are very cheap... throughout the day i still get hungry...im mildly active but i have no idea how i can change my diet while getting more out of my dollar if yu know what i mean. so what im asking is for some of your ideas. any cheap recipes yu might wanna pass on to this bank broken college student? id really appreciate it. if yu need any info you can contact me at minifrochris@gmail.com im always logged in
Cooking & Recipes - 19 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Wow you eat better than I did as a college student.
2 :
errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr no go geta bath you sweaty fishlol joke dont take it offensive sorry i dont know how to i cant help
3 :
eat white bread with your meals.. Bread helps you stay full.
4 :
get some chicken quaters and season them well with garlic, rosmary and black pepper. then heat a skillet or pan up with some olive oil or whatever oil you have and sear them on both sides until they have a carmel color to them. then put them in a pot of chicken broth and one onion cut up and simmer for two to three hours. after that serve them over white rice and some bootleg wine and youve fot yourself a five meal! i make this all the time when im broke and my boyfriend loves it. the meat is so tender it falls off the bone and you ca get it for like 79 cents a pound
5 :
unfortunalty poor doesnt give you much options. try growing some of your own veggies! Take your vitimans maintan balance Buy and Cook in bulk, freeze left-overs in portion sized containers. and pick from them. believe it or not this is cheaper. these websites are good reasorces: http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating http://www.mnsu.edu/shs/healtheducation/bmc/
6 :
Dont listen to EnvyMe white bread passes through you like a hot knife through butter you wont be full off it for an hour. Lol your doing pretty good i think
7 :
Being a poor college student myself, I find that it's better to start with where you shop first. In my college town (Chapel Hill), it's usually the food lions that have the cheapest prices on food. I can usually get a lot of healthy groceries with only $30. I usually get a lot of grains if I want to be full throughout the day (oatmeal as you mentioned, rice, pasta, etc). They're high in fiber and can be mixed with a lot of cheap veggies to make for a healthier meal (pasta salad with cucumbers, beef and broccoli with rice, etc). The hardest thing for me, it seems, is having the time (or the will ;) to prepare all that healthy stuff.
8 :
well good for you for cooking at home! it's much cheaper than fast food and other restaurants! know that casseroles are cheap, easy to make, and last a looong time. You can make a HUGE pot of whatever casserole..eat some for a day or 2 and put the rest in plastic containers in the freezer. Take them out later to microwave and they will taste just as good as when you first cooked it! Spaghetti's is cheap and can be frozen nicely. Homemade soups also. Know that tomato based foods freeze easily, like spaghetti's and lasagna. Dishes with milk in..don't freeze too well in my opinion, like chicken pot pie (there's milk in the sauce). But those dishes can be put in the fridge for several days. Just think of how you can cook a meal for low money and have lots of leftovers left. type in "cheap recipes" in google and a bunch will come up. www.campbellkitchen.com has great receipes too for low cost.
9 :
hey your breakfast is great and pretty balanced, I think! that's the most important part. you should probably add in a couple of snack times to hold you over too. How about beans and nuts? Unsalted peanuts still in the shell can be inexpensive. Tuna is great for cheap and healthy too. Cottage cheese is high protein/low fat if you can find it on sale. If you are able to save up and buy your food in bulk, whey powder is the cheapest source of protein. Seriously! $70 for a 10lbs bag lasting 4 months. I add it and a little wheat germ to smoothies and voila! stay hydrated and get in the protein, healthy oils, fiber, fruit and dairy (2 % milk) all rolled into one. You are on the right track, it seems. Eating healthy on a college budget can be SUCH a challenge. Keep up the good work!
10 :
Get yourself some Hormel Chili. Add one half of a cup of water. Stir and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup of rice and cover, remove from heat. In about 5 minutes you will have a hearty Chili with rice main dish. Serve on warm flour tortillas (heat in microwave for 1 minute on high). Fix just as you would a taco...sour cream, shredded cheese, tomatoes/salsa...whatever floats your boat. Cut up some celery and carrots (the big ones, not the little baby carrots..they're expensive). Eat with Ranch Dressing as a side.
11 :
Hi, I find canned beans are cheap and a great bang for your buck. I really like chick peas. I add some lemon juice and olive oil, and jazz it up with onions if I have them. Canned beans....not pork and beans, or the ones with tomato sauce in it...however if you like that kind of stuff its ok. They are great protein, vitamins, fibre and they really sustain you until your next meal. There is a whole variety out there. You can add them to salad, or mix them and make a salad. You can add them to broth with a few noodles for a soup. You can puree them and they are a spread or dip. Celery, carrots, are pretty cheap too. Sometimes buying the frozen kind is actually cheaper, and all the work is done for you. Eggs- make an omlette / frittata for dinner. Saute some potatoes onions, you can even put hot dogs in there. Cheese too. add your eggs. Make a bigger batch, you can use the rest for lunch or breakfast the next day. family size ground beef. usually is at a better price. I pre pack it into freezer bags , small ones. Portion size, then I freeze it. That is a cheap meal with some beans, noodles or rice. I hope this helps. Good luck Happy Cooking
12 :
Use recipes with more rice, couscous, pastas, and frozen veggies. These are more filling. Buy frozen fruits to snack on. Frozen is always cheaper. Omit the hot dogs and fatty condiments. Start coupon clipping. You can save so much money in the least likely areas.
13 :
been there dude, In college, I tried the fast food route (buying the cheapest things on the menu) and I became sick of it after a few months. Here are some good, cheap recipe's for you.... *Baked fish I recommend kroger: buy fresh fish that has been packaged (usually 3 or 4 dollars a package can get you fillets for 1 or two meals) It can be any kind, tilapia, catfish, salmon, halibut, mahi=mahi, etc...If you buy the ones which have been packaged for a few days, they will still taste fresh, just cook them within a couple of days. ***With any of the fish, I like to marinate them with lemon juice, lemon & pepper seasoning, or whatever seasoning you have.cilantro gives it a good splash of flavor too... ***bake the fish @ 390 degrees for about 30 min.... ***Throw some tater tots at the same time, and you've got a meal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***buy a frozen bag of already cooked chicken breasts. ***sprinkle lemon juice on it, or water, and microwave about 1 min on high on each side ***cut chicken and place it on top of lettuce leaves for a nice salad, buy some michelina microwave fettucinni for a buck fifty, and you've got chicken fettuccini. Buy a box of buttered garlic toast and use it with a toaster on medium, and you've got a great italian meal. ***You can also put the chicken breast on bread for a nice sandwich----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***In summer, or when you're eating light, buy a couple of packs of deli meat (pre-packaged is much cheeper and economical) Buy two different kinds )maybe oven roasted chicken, ham, turkey) and already cooked bacon, and cheese slices.... ***You can make different combos of sandwiches... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***Eckeridge farm sells nice sausages that you can just put some water on and microwave, or simmer on the stove for about 8-10 minutes, and thats a meal too ______________________________________________________ wolf brand chili, fritos, and mild cheddar, salsa make a good chili pie ____________________________________________ ***buy raw chicken drum sticks (Try kroger type store: 16 drumsticks for under $4! ***put half the chicken in a freezer bag, use at least 8 ***wash and pat dry ***marinate with lemon, seasoning, or olive oil ***bake between 375- 390 degrees for about 1 hr uncovered in a glass dish.... ***Eating two drumsticks with a side like chips, canned veggies, etc. will give you 4 meals.... ******Fish and chicken will give you great protein, and it will give you the energy and nutrients you need to stay focused on your studies...Also, its healthier and cheaper than fast food in the long run... ***A foreman grill is great because you can cook burger patties whenever you want, quickly, and the patties can be had on the cheap as well....
14 :
You need to add more fruit and veggies to your diet. Go for the fruits and veggies that are in season. They're often cheaper that way. These foods are in season: Broccoli watermelon oranges spinach strawberries When these foods are too expensive you can get some of them frozen. It's cheaper this way. Your breakfast sounds good. Just make sure you're eating fresh strawberries, natural oatmeal with low sugar, and don't use too much oil when cooking your eggs. You can even replace those eggs with nuts sometimes... almonds are good but peanuts or a cheaper alternative. Plus try adding fish to your lunch. A medium sized piece of fish has way more protein than a hotdog and about the same amount of calories. Ground turkey is good for you and cheap too. Just use it for everything you use meat for, burgers, spaghetti (whole wheat pasta and bread), ect. I always read food labels to know what's in the food I'm eating. That helps me find food that will benefit me the most. I hope all of this helps you.=)
15 :
Ramen noodles, canned tuna in water, pastas all shapes, spaghetti noodles and tomato sauce, If you can take it T.V. dinners. Where I live they come on sale for $0.87. When you are going to cook any kind of meat make sure you cook to serve an army. This way you can freeze individual servings in zip lock bags.
16 :
eat black beans and long grain brown rice with brocoli and/or cauliflower, red onions, whole wheat bread, and plain yogurt
17 :
I am a very good cook since I was a kid, I am also very frugal - read= cheap. Buy what is on sale and read the ads. If you have a place where you can buy bulk, stock up on rice, pasta, spuds, Seasonal veggies are usually a good buy. Here in CA I bought 5 ears of corn for .87 Whole chickens are 78 cents a pound, cook one of these and eat for days, Sandwiches, soup etc. Carrots, celery and onions are usually cheep and the base of many meals. Shop ethnic markets and farmers markets for good buys. They don't want to lug that stuff back home so go late in the day and bargain. When I first met my husband, I could take $5 and buy a chicken, a sack of potatoes and a bag of corn w/ stick of butter and we could eat that for 3-4 days. That was in the 80's, but I think I could still pull it off for less than $10
18 :
you might wanna substitute one of your meals with a cheaper source of protein like egg white. lentils. or brown rice. getting to you're daily diet here's a grocery list that might help you stay well fed on a budget. -powder/long life milk <-- it's cheaper and most brands are fortified. -eggs. <--use the white for leaner protein. -brown rice. <--good source of vitamin A.B and fibre. -white rice <-- a cheap substitute to potatoes that is rich in vitamin B. -yellow lentils. <-- high in iron and good for soups. -black lentils, <-- rich in iron and a good source of protein. good with rice or stir fried with onions and peas. -wheat or rye bread,<-- buy them in larger portions than you usually do and than freeze them. thawing just what you're going to eat that day. it'll stay fresh for up to 8 weeks and will save you on both bread and gas for the trips. -steal cut oats.<-- look for a cheaper brand you can buy in bulk. -fresh fruits and veggies. <--if you freeze your own. you'll save allot more money.
19 :
One of my favorites to eat and its cheap and good for you, too. 1 can spicy Black Beans, stewed mexican tomatoes (with the spices in it) 2 cups cooked brown rice (Uncle Bens Microwave in 90 seconds is good) and 1/2 to 1 tsp garlic powder. Mix and heat up (in the microwave) the black beans, cut up stewed tomatoes (into smaller pieces) and garlic powder. Cook the rice. Mix or pour bean mixture over the top. I like to mix it together. If you have it, can add ground chilies to make it extra spicy.
Read more other entries :
OK here is my problem.. I'm very low on income. i need help constructing an inexpensive but healthy diet. my current diet ( i love breakfast ) Oatmeal w/ strawberries for breakfast paired with a cheese and Broccoli omelet. that holds me over until around noon Lunch I eat a couple turkey dogs with mayo and mustard with water to drink. Dinner i eat couscous in chicken broth with diced hot dogs along with some sliced and seasoned yellow potatoes (baked of course) as yu can see my meals aren't exactly balanced but they are very cheap... throughout the day i still get hungry...im mildly active but i have no idea how i can change my diet while getting more out of my dollar if yu know what i mean. so what im asking is for some of your ideas. any cheap recipes yu might wanna pass on to this bank broken college student? id really appreciate it. if yu need any info you can contact me at minifrochris@gmail.com im always logged in
Cooking & Recipes - 19 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Wow you eat better than I did as a college student.
2 :
errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr no go geta bath you sweaty fishlol joke dont take it offensive sorry i dont know how to i cant help
3 :
eat white bread with your meals.. Bread helps you stay full.
4 :
get some chicken quaters and season them well with garlic, rosmary and black pepper. then heat a skillet or pan up with some olive oil or whatever oil you have and sear them on both sides until they have a carmel color to them. then put them in a pot of chicken broth and one onion cut up and simmer for two to three hours. after that serve them over white rice and some bootleg wine and youve fot yourself a five meal! i make this all the time when im broke and my boyfriend loves it. the meat is so tender it falls off the bone and you ca get it for like 79 cents a pound
5 :
unfortunalty poor doesnt give you much options. try growing some of your own veggies! Take your vitimans maintan balance Buy and Cook in bulk, freeze left-overs in portion sized containers. and pick from them. believe it or not this is cheaper. these websites are good reasorces: http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating http://www.mnsu.edu/shs/healtheducation/bmc/
6 :
Dont listen to EnvyMe white bread passes through you like a hot knife through butter you wont be full off it for an hour. Lol your doing pretty good i think
7 :
Being a poor college student myself, I find that it's better to start with where you shop first. In my college town (Chapel Hill), it's usually the food lions that have the cheapest prices on food. I can usually get a lot of healthy groceries with only $30. I usually get a lot of grains if I want to be full throughout the day (oatmeal as you mentioned, rice, pasta, etc). They're high in fiber and can be mixed with a lot of cheap veggies to make for a healthier meal (pasta salad with cucumbers, beef and broccoli with rice, etc). The hardest thing for me, it seems, is having the time (or the will ;) to prepare all that healthy stuff.
8 :
well good for you for cooking at home! it's much cheaper than fast food and other restaurants! know that casseroles are cheap, easy to make, and last a looong time. You can make a HUGE pot of whatever casserole..eat some for a day or 2 and put the rest in plastic containers in the freezer. Take them out later to microwave and they will taste just as good as when you first cooked it! Spaghetti's is cheap and can be frozen nicely. Homemade soups also. Know that tomato based foods freeze easily, like spaghetti's and lasagna. Dishes with milk in..don't freeze too well in my opinion, like chicken pot pie (there's milk in the sauce). But those dishes can be put in the fridge for several days. Just think of how you can cook a meal for low money and have lots of leftovers left. type in "cheap recipes" in google and a bunch will come up. www.campbellkitchen.com has great receipes too for low cost.
9 :
hey your breakfast is great and pretty balanced, I think! that's the most important part. you should probably add in a couple of snack times to hold you over too. How about beans and nuts? Unsalted peanuts still in the shell can be inexpensive. Tuna is great for cheap and healthy too. Cottage cheese is high protein/low fat if you can find it on sale. If you are able to save up and buy your food in bulk, whey powder is the cheapest source of protein. Seriously! $70 for a 10lbs bag lasting 4 months. I add it and a little wheat germ to smoothies and voila! stay hydrated and get in the protein, healthy oils, fiber, fruit and dairy (2 % milk) all rolled into one. You are on the right track, it seems. Eating healthy on a college budget can be SUCH a challenge. Keep up the good work!
10 :
Get yourself some Hormel Chili. Add one half of a cup of water. Stir and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup of rice and cover, remove from heat. In about 5 minutes you will have a hearty Chili with rice main dish. Serve on warm flour tortillas (heat in microwave for 1 minute on high). Fix just as you would a taco...sour cream, shredded cheese, tomatoes/salsa...whatever floats your boat. Cut up some celery and carrots (the big ones, not the little baby carrots..they're expensive). Eat with Ranch Dressing as a side.
11 :
Hi, I find canned beans are cheap and a great bang for your buck. I really like chick peas. I add some lemon juice and olive oil, and jazz it up with onions if I have them. Canned beans....not pork and beans, or the ones with tomato sauce in it...however if you like that kind of stuff its ok. They are great protein, vitamins, fibre and they really sustain you until your next meal. There is a whole variety out there. You can add them to salad, or mix them and make a salad. You can add them to broth with a few noodles for a soup. You can puree them and they are a spread or dip. Celery, carrots, are pretty cheap too. Sometimes buying the frozen kind is actually cheaper, and all the work is done for you. Eggs- make an omlette / frittata for dinner. Saute some potatoes onions, you can even put hot dogs in there. Cheese too. add your eggs. Make a bigger batch, you can use the rest for lunch or breakfast the next day. family size ground beef. usually is at a better price. I pre pack it into freezer bags , small ones. Portion size, then I freeze it. That is a cheap meal with some beans, noodles or rice. I hope this helps. Good luck Happy Cooking
12 :
Use recipes with more rice, couscous, pastas, and frozen veggies. These are more filling. Buy frozen fruits to snack on. Frozen is always cheaper. Omit the hot dogs and fatty condiments. Start coupon clipping. You can save so much money in the least likely areas.
13 :
been there dude, In college, I tried the fast food route (buying the cheapest things on the menu) and I became sick of it after a few months. Here are some good, cheap recipe's for you.... *Baked fish I recommend kroger: buy fresh fish that has been packaged (usually 3 or 4 dollars a package can get you fillets for 1 or two meals) It can be any kind, tilapia, catfish, salmon, halibut, mahi=mahi, etc...If you buy the ones which have been packaged for a few days, they will still taste fresh, just cook them within a couple of days. ***With any of the fish, I like to marinate them with lemon juice, lemon & pepper seasoning, or whatever seasoning you have.cilantro gives it a good splash of flavor too... ***bake the fish @ 390 degrees for about 30 min.... ***Throw some tater tots at the same time, and you've got a meal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***buy a frozen bag of already cooked chicken breasts. ***sprinkle lemon juice on it, or water, and microwave about 1 min on high on each side ***cut chicken and place it on top of lettuce leaves for a nice salad, buy some michelina microwave fettucinni for a buck fifty, and you've got chicken fettuccini. Buy a box of buttered garlic toast and use it with a toaster on medium, and you've got a great italian meal. ***You can also put the chicken breast on bread for a nice sandwich----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***In summer, or when you're eating light, buy a couple of packs of deli meat (pre-packaged is much cheeper and economical) Buy two different kinds )maybe oven roasted chicken, ham, turkey) and already cooked bacon, and cheese slices.... ***You can make different combos of sandwiches... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***Eckeridge farm sells nice sausages that you can just put some water on and microwave, or simmer on the stove for about 8-10 minutes, and thats a meal too ______________________________________________________ wolf brand chili, fritos, and mild cheddar, salsa make a good chili pie ____________________________________________ ***buy raw chicken drum sticks (Try kroger type store: 16 drumsticks for under $4! ***put half the chicken in a freezer bag, use at least 8 ***wash and pat dry ***marinate with lemon, seasoning, or olive oil ***bake between 375- 390 degrees for about 1 hr uncovered in a glass dish.... ***Eating two drumsticks with a side like chips, canned veggies, etc. will give you 4 meals.... ******Fish and chicken will give you great protein, and it will give you the energy and nutrients you need to stay focused on your studies...Also, its healthier and cheaper than fast food in the long run... ***A foreman grill is great because you can cook burger patties whenever you want, quickly, and the patties can be had on the cheap as well....
14 :
You need to add more fruit and veggies to your diet. Go for the fruits and veggies that are in season. They're often cheaper that way. These foods are in season: Broccoli watermelon oranges spinach strawberries When these foods are too expensive you can get some of them frozen. It's cheaper this way. Your breakfast sounds good. Just make sure you're eating fresh strawberries, natural oatmeal with low sugar, and don't use too much oil when cooking your eggs. You can even replace those eggs with nuts sometimes... almonds are good but peanuts or a cheaper alternative. Plus try adding fish to your lunch. A medium sized piece of fish has way more protein than a hotdog and about the same amount of calories. Ground turkey is good for you and cheap too. Just use it for everything you use meat for, burgers, spaghetti (whole wheat pasta and bread), ect. I always read food labels to know what's in the food I'm eating. That helps me find food that will benefit me the most. I hope all of this helps you.=)
15 :
Ramen noodles, canned tuna in water, pastas all shapes, spaghetti noodles and tomato sauce, If you can take it T.V. dinners. Where I live they come on sale for $0.87. When you are going to cook any kind of meat make sure you cook to serve an army. This way you can freeze individual servings in zip lock bags.
16 :
eat black beans and long grain brown rice with brocoli and/or cauliflower, red onions, whole wheat bread, and plain yogurt
17 :
I am a very good cook since I was a kid, I am also very frugal - read= cheap. Buy what is on sale and read the ads. If you have a place where you can buy bulk, stock up on rice, pasta, spuds, Seasonal veggies are usually a good buy. Here in CA I bought 5 ears of corn for .87 Whole chickens are 78 cents a pound, cook one of these and eat for days, Sandwiches, soup etc. Carrots, celery and onions are usually cheep and the base of many meals. Shop ethnic markets and farmers markets for good buys. They don't want to lug that stuff back home so go late in the day and bargain. When I first met my husband, I could take $5 and buy a chicken, a sack of potatoes and a bag of corn w/ stick of butter and we could eat that for 3-4 days. That was in the 80's, but I think I could still pull it off for less than $10
18 :
you might wanna substitute one of your meals with a cheaper source of protein like egg white. lentils. or brown rice. getting to you're daily diet here's a grocery list that might help you stay well fed on a budget. -powder/long life milk <-- it's cheaper and most brands are fortified. -eggs. <--use the white for leaner protein. -brown rice. <--good source of vitamin A.B and fibre. -white rice <-- a cheap substitute to potatoes that is rich in vitamin B. -yellow lentils. <-- high in iron and good for soups. -black lentils, <-- rich in iron and a good source of protein. good with rice or stir fried with onions and peas. -wheat or rye bread,<-- buy them in larger portions than you usually do and than freeze them. thawing just what you're going to eat that day. it'll stay fresh for up to 8 weeks and will save you on both bread and gas for the trips. -steal cut oats.<-- look for a cheaper brand you can buy in bulk. -fresh fruits and veggies. <--if you freeze your own. you'll save allot more money.
19 :
One of my favorites to eat and its cheap and good for you, too. 1 can spicy Black Beans, stewed mexican tomatoes (with the spices in it) 2 cups cooked brown rice (Uncle Bens Microwave in 90 seconds is good) and 1/2 to 1 tsp garlic powder. Mix and heat up (in the microwave) the black beans, cut up stewed tomatoes (into smaller pieces) and garlic powder. Cook the rice. Mix or pour bean mixture over the top. I like to mix it together. If you have it, can add ground chilies to make it extra spicy.
Read more other entries :
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)