9 Student Diet Hacks For A Healthier You

We all know that most diets can be both a complete waste of space not to mention a rip off. So instead, we've come up with some clever tips of what to bring into college that won't cost you an arm and a leg. You can thank us when you're glowing with health and hot to boot!

Water water everywhere

If there is one thing you should change this year, it's how much water you should be drinking. Barely anyone drinks even half the amount of water they should do a day. Always carry a bottle on you when walking around college, and if you can, purchase a reusable bubble water bottle or something similar. This will keep the water clean and healthy, helping to flush all the bad toxins out of your system, and improve your digestive flow.

Dark Chocolate

In regards to chocolate, go dark. The higher the cocoa solids within the chocolate, the better it is for you. The more expensive and highly regarded the brand of chocolate, the better it is likely to be for you. So start off with 70% cocoa solids, and if you like it, go the whole hog to the 85%. Bringing two squares of dark chocolate to college can keep those choccy cravings at bay.

Kale

Some may shy away in horror at the word Kale, but holy shit it's good for you. It contains loads of Vitamin K which is great for your skin and hair, and Vitamins C and A as well. You could go on and on about it's benefits. If you think it sounds a bit iffy, throw it in to a stir fry or a bacon sandwich and you won't even taste it. But your body will thank you for it! And don't worry: buying ready made Kale crisps may rob your wallet, but you can buy a bag of fresh kale for next to nothing in the supermarket!

Veg and Dips

So easy to both transport and eat. We recommend using a mason jar or an old jam pot. Cut up a variety of different dipping veggies, making sure to use a wide range of coloured vegetables, and place them on top of a big dollop of hummus. It will seal in all the flavours and won't cause any leaks in your bag. If hummus isn't your scene, there are hundreds of dips out there, or go mental and make your own.

Nuts Nuts Nuts

Cashews, Walnuts and Almonds. DELISH. Nuts, although high in fat, are high in super good for you fats. So eaten in moderate quantities, they can curb hunger massively as they are packed full of protein. Whether you want to sprinkle them on a salad, or just snack on them, limit yourself to a handful of nuts per serving and enjoy!

Peanut Butter

It is fundamental that when you are buying peanut butter, it's both organic and from a health food store. Regular peanut butter from the supermarket is full of sugar and will completely defeat the nuts good qualities. Buying a big jar will last you ages and it won't go off that quickly. If you like bananas, slicing them down the middle and spreading peanut butter over them is a deliciously creamy diet snack. And if banana doesn't float your boat, apple makes a great alternative.

Blueberries

They're called a superfood for a reason. They can improve eye sight, are an anti carcinogenic and can help to lower blood sugar. Freezing blueberries doesn't remove their powerful antioxidants, so we recommend dipping them in yoghurt and freezing them. They can then be easily transported in a plastic box without leaking everywhere and are super yummy. It's like a super healthy ice pop.

Seeds

You may feel like a bird eating them, but they are amazing if you get lightly salted or roasted nuts. A mixture of pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds will do wonders for your skin and hair. Sprinkle some over a salad or replace your white pan loaf with a super seedy rye loaf for sandwiches.

Popcorn

As carbohydrates go, popcorn is a winner for its lack of fat. It'll keep you full if you're feeling peckish, and comes in a massive variety of flavours. To keep it extra healthy, make your own by buying popcorn kernels and heating them in a pan. You can then coat the corn in anything from cumin to agave nectar.