Eat Well in Semester 2
Set yourself up for success in Semester 2 by getting into a healthy eating routine.
Eat Well in Semester 2
Set yourself up for success in Semester 2 by getting into a healthy eating routine.
The link between academic performance and nutrition is well established and increasing evidence suggests mental health is also significantly impacted by what you eat. Get into a healthy eating routine early in the Semester and you’ll be more likely to stick with it. Perhaps get together with friends so you can shop, cook and eat together.
Plan your meals each week including snacks. The Healthy Living Pyramid provides information on the different types of food and proportions that make up a healthy diet so is a good place to start planning. Check your pantry for staples. You may find you can save money by sharing these with others. The healthy food pyramid will help guide you to which food types and how much of each should be on your plate.
Find some easy budget recipes for meals and snacks at Nutrition Australia or at our own UoN Nutrition and Dietetics developed site- Back to Basics. You’ll also find some useful youtube cooking demos.
Ask around about the best places to shop for good quality fresh fruit and veg at a good price. Don’t forget NUSA have $15 veggie boxes you can order each week. When shopping for fruit and veg aim for 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of veg each day. Check this gofor2and 5 site for easy ideas and suggestions.
Useful tips for food shopping on a budget can be found on the Nutrition Australia website.
Carry a snack in your bag for those sluggish low energy moments. Fresh fruit such as an apple or orange is easy to carry and won’t mess with your bag. You’ll save money and perk up for late afternoon concentration. Avoid too many high sugar or high salt health bars and snacks.
There’s nothing better than growing your own. Get in touch with UoN Services about their Community Garden. They run a range of workshops on veggie gardening and composting.
If you require specific nutritional advice make an appointment with a nurse or doctor at the UoN Health Service. Don’t forget to keep moving. Physical activity is important for balancing your energy intake and output.
Further information available from Healthy UoN - Student Health Promotion – a University of Newcastle Healthy University Initiative. Email Healthy UoN
