Eating well fuels your studies – here’s how we can be mindful of what we eat
What’s your diet like?
While we know eating whole foods (including enough serves of fruit and vegetables) is the safest bet health-wise, we get it – sourcing, cooking and eating healthy food isn’t always the easiest or cheapest option, especially when you’re busy with study and other commitments.
As we look ahead to end-of-unit assessments (EoUAs) and National Nutrition Week (14–20 October), we’re here to remind you of the power of eating well. Your body and grades will thank you!
Visit our healthy eating hub, Nourished @ Deakin
Dietary nutrients are critical to the structure and function of your brain. Think of your brain as a car engine – the better the fuel, the better it will run. Eating food with lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress – which can damage cells and subsequently decrease brain efficiency.
To help you create healthy, delicious and budget-friendly food, we’ve worked with Bachelor of Nutrition students to bring you the online healthy eating hub, Nourished @ Deakin! It’s packed with:
- heaps of healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack recipes
- ideas, inspiration and handy resources
- step-by-step meal guides
- vegetarian and vegan recipes, with egg-, gluten-, and lactose-free options.
We’ve also recently added some yummy new recipes, so make sure you take a look, even if you’re a frequent visitor!
Heading to the shops? Think about the five food groups
A trip to the supermarket costs a lot more these days, which means that eating fresh food isn’t always the cheapest option. During busy times, it’s easy to rely on packaged foods that can often be high in sugar and fat with very low nutrient content.
So what’s the trick to eating well when you’re choosing packaged foods? While you might look for the Health Star Ratings, keep in mind these can be misleading at times.
A more simple way to assess what you’re buying is to have a think about where foods appear on the Australian guide to healthy eating, which represents proportions of the five food groups recommended for daily consumption. It’s a great starting point for making more informed, healthy choices!
Stay tuned!
We’ll be looking at other ways you can eat well in the lead up to National Nutrition Week, so keep you eye on the blog next week when we’ll look at ways you can save money at the supermarket. See you then!
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