Choosing A Healthy Diet As A Student

Hey guys! Hope you've all been having a great day. In all honesty, I've probably fallen asleep while either commuting or in class (shh!) like a good dozen times. Midterms are definitely not helping me out with the energy levels. Yesterday before my first midterm at 6 pm, I needed some energy and my impulsive self was screaming "Pass me a chocolate bar!"..... healthy right?! The smarter, more logical thought would be to grab a piece of fruit but self control is not my strong suit when it comes to food. I'm working on it though - slowly but surely. One of my goals for this year was to try to eat healthier when at school and not buy food in the caf since the options aren't the best! Truth be told, I haven't been very good at packing lunches and that's mostly because I haven't planned out my meals. If I have any chance of changing my diet for the better, having a set menu that I can go to and cook even when I'm in a hurry is the only option. I've been on Google trying to find some good options for breakfast and lunch, since dinner time is most often at home and I eat pretty clean in that case. Here are some recipes I'm dying to try! (keep in mind that I'm a picky eater so things can get tough when picking recipes...)
BREAKFAST //  Eating a nutritious meal in the morning is so important but people tend to skip out on breakfast because they're in too much of a hurry. These recipes are quick and simple and will keep you satisfied until lunch comes around!

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I've tried making pancake with bananas and eggs only which taste great but they never ended up being able to hold their shape after I flipped them. I'm hoping this recipe which includes baking powder will fix that issue!

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Although having bread isn't the best choice, (always choose whole wheat over white though!) sometimes it's okay to indulge and satisfy that bread craving. Instead of slapping on some processed sugar-filled peanut butter or spread a thick layer of cream cheese, these are some healthier options that look delish! I definitely need to pack on the veggies with eggs on toast and avocado.... girl, you know I love me some avocado! If you're feeling like eating something sweet a good choice is spreading some almond butter (one that is just made of almonds and without added sugar) and pile up some banana or strawberry slices - yum!

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One of my favourites, that is super quick, is throwing together some greek yogurt, granola and fruit for an easy parfait type situation! This recipe I found looks awesome because you can make your own granola at home and have it around for when you need a quick fix. Plus you know exactly what's going into it unlike store bought granola mixes!

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One of my biggest concerns with my health is trying to maintain my iron levels up. I've had some pretty low levels before so I try to eat foods that will help me through it. As I said, I'm super picky and I never thought I'd like spinach but I make spinach and cheese omelettes all the time now! This one is extra special because it has feta which I love. Definitely give this recipe a try if you're not a spinach fan. 

LUNCH// I'm most likely at school when lunch comes around so packing something to take with me is super important if I want to avoid having that pizza on campus (you can treat yourself but make sure that it's not your daily choice!) I'm definitely going to be giving these a try!

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How fun is this idea?! I definitely struggle with keeping my salads fresh when I have to take them on the go but this makes it so easy! Mason jars are good for just about anything it seems.

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Tacos with tilapia and guacamole... yes please! Because so often healthy recipes call for chicken, it's nice to mix it up with some fish once in a while. Tilapia is one of my favourite kinds of fish and like I mentioned earlier, my middle name should probably be guacamole (#iloveavocado). The tacos are most certainly on my must-try list for lunches.

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Just like tacos, wraps are easy to make and take with you on the go. These look super yummy and they're a chicken caprese salad on the go - what's not to love?! (Did I mention I seriously love cheese... Ok, middle name Guacamole, first name Mozzarella!)

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If you're in a hurry or in the middle of studying and don't want to make a full mean, I love smoothies as an alternative! This recipe looks great and is something I do all the time but I make a few adjustments. Since I have my iron deficiency issues I always sneak in spinach inside my smoothies. Another thing I like to do is sprinkle some chia seeds inside to bump up the nutrition. A great tip is to freeze the fruit you use for your smoothies at the beginning of the week - firstly because it makes it easier for you when you're in a hurry and don't feel like prepping and second of all, you won't need ice! 

I hope you've enjoyed some of these ideas and try them out with me! I'll definitely be letting you know how it goes. If you have any suggestions I'd love for you to share them in the comments! Thanks for stopping by xx