HELLO ALL YOU FABULOUS FOODIES!!
For this Thursday, I’ve got something a little different for you: A FOOD PLAN!
This is something I’ve used as a student to make sure I’m not wandering around buying whatever I want at the grocery store. This is also a good way to ensure you are eating healthy as a student by filling your fridge with all this yummy stuff!
One big tip I have while using this list is:
1. DON’T SHOP HUNGRY
This will make you more tempted to hangout by the junk food aisles and we all know how that ends……..
By all means, get yourself some treats 🙂  but make sure you also visit the fresh food aisles!
Student Grocery List
(this list is mainly aimed at students living in non-traditional residence or off-campus)
Produce:
Go for 3-4 cheap fruits & veggies (in season) that you like
Variety of things you can cook with and eat as a snack
Fruit:
Ex. Bananas
Ex. Berries (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries)
Ex. Apples
Ex. Oranges
Veggies:
Ex. Avocado
Ex. Celery
Ex. Tomatoes
Ex. Green/red onion
Ex. Cucumber
If you are worried you won’t eat it all before it goes bad, pick 1-2 you will definitely eat & buy the rest frozen!!
Quick Eats:
Something that you can grab while you’re rushing out the door to class or work
Ex. Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, mango) – VEGAN/VEGETARIAN
Ex. Trail mixes (make your own options – coming soon!)
Ex. Protein/snack bars (Fiber One; Nutri-grain; Nature Valley)
Ex. Hummus/crackers (Make your own hummus coming soon!) – VEGAN/VEGETARIAN
Ex. Protein balls – VEGAN/VEGETARIAN
Ex. Soup (Cup a Soups)
Meat/Protein:
Go for 1-2 meats in bulk (frozen) that you like
If vegetarian or vegan, a source of protein that you like (usually cheaper so you can maybe get 3-4 options like beans, tofu or “fake” meats)
Ex. Chicken
Ex. Beef
Ex. Pork
Ex. Fish
Ex. Tofu
Ex. Beans
Ex. Eggs
Ex. Vegan chicken/beef/pork
Dairy:
Go for 2-3 options that you can add to meals
If vegan, look for dairy free options such as almond milk.
Ex. Yogurt
Ex. Milk (Almond Milk for vegans)
Ex. Cheese
Carbs:
Go for 2-3 options which you can eat as the base of your meal or mixed in with other good stuff!
If gluten free, look for pastas and breads without gluten.
**All vegan/vegetarian**
Ex. Tortillas
Ex. Instant Brown Rice (1 minute cups, 5 minute rice boxes)
Ex. Quinoa (more expensive)
Ex. Bread (White, Flax Seed, Quinoa Bread – whatever you like)
Ex. Whole wheat pastas
Ex. Tortilla chips
Extra:
Things that make meals taste better or are multi-purpose
Ex. Lemons/limes (good for salad dressings, sauces & to add to your water)
Ex. Spices (recommend 2 spices you like + salt and pepper – chili, garlic)
Ex. Olive oil (for cooking & for dressings)
Ex. Soya Sauce/Teriyaki/Worsteshire (for quick flavour)
Feel free to make this plan your own! 🙂
