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The Complete Guide to Easy and Cheap Nutrition Habits for College and University Students
A helpful read for students, or parents of students who are away from home
What words, phrases or feelings come to mind when you hear the word “nutrition”? Perhaps some of the ideas that pop into your mind include dieting, worry, expensive health foods, challenge, and insufficient time. Rest assured, good nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive or restrictive!
Good nutrition simply means eating in a balanced and sustainable way, with a foundation of a variety of whole foods to meet our nutrient needs. At least this is my definition of good nutrition, as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with a gentle, sustainable and safe approach to diet.
Within my approach, there are three components of lifelong nutrition habits. These include sustainability, accessibility, and balance. Let me break these down further:
Sustainability
Within the component of sustainability, there are three pillars, enjoyment, safety and ease:
Enjoyment
My motto is that food is meant to fuel both our cells and our souls. Of course nutrients are important, but any way of eating that removes enjoyment…
