eating on
a budget:
an intro
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BY jAZMIN dAVIS
n America we are becoming more conscious about the things we ingest. Meal prepping is growing in popularity for its ability to check so many lifestyle boxes, such as: time management, budgeting, and dietary health.
Personally when it comes to eating food on a budget I like to look to meal prepping. This can be used to save money if you’re a commuter, instead of buying food to eat at a fast food establishment in Denton or through the campuses’ many fast food establishments in the union. Meal prepping is also good for taking lunches to work and class even if you aren’t a commuter. I use it during the summer to make sure I get the nutrients I need since I’m usually working more and just busier in general during that time. Whatever your reason, whether for health, time management, or budgeting, meal prepping is the way to go.
Now for those of you unfamiliar with meal prepping we’ll spend some of this article discussing exactly what it is and the
different types of meal prepping tips and tricks.
Meal prepping for lifestyle maintenance is a very common practice. It is based on one’s individual needs: if you need to lower sodium intake, if you spend too much money going out to eat food, if your life is fairly busy and you end up skipping or postponing meals, this method is for you.