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post #1 of 23
1/7/08 at 8:12am
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hey,

i will go to university in a few months and have to think about what i will eat there. i am not a good cook (but i will learn how to cook the basics). what is the best food for a good price?
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post #2 of 23
1/7/08 at 11:28am
Read the other post. Edit: The difference between gaining and maintaining is a matter of how much not what.
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post #3 of 23
2/5/09 at 9:09pm
Hey you guys seem pretty smart. What kind of food should I eat if I dont have much money.Right now Im in job corps and they give me free meals at the center where I live but when I graduate Im going to be on my own. I was thinking like potatos are cheap and I like baked potato. and cereal is good. peanut butter jelly?
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post #4 of 23
2/5/09 at 9:34pm
pasta and chicken breasts are a good start
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post #5 of 23
2/6/09 at 12:28am
Canned tuna
Frozen chicken breast
Eggs
Oatmeal
Frozen vegetables...

I mean come on man, it's not that hard. Either go get a COSTCO card and buy in bulk, or just shop around. You MAY have to go to more than one supermarket.
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post #6 of 23
2/6/09 at 12:33am
I am shocked at how much tuna is. It's 1.70 - 2.00 a can around here "white" as opposed to "light" tuna. I think frozen chicken is probably cheaper.

Recently I have learned how to make greek yogurt at home. So instead of paying $2 for 7oz I pay 3.18 for a gallon of milk and net about half a gallon of yogurt. Profit!
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post #7 of 23
2/6/09 at 12:33am
these are good.

i'd add peanut butter, whole wheat pasta, mozzarella, milk. tuna. canned salmon.

eggs as a near-perfect food can not be overstated.


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Originally Posted by Squall.Leonhart View Post
Canned tuna
Frozen chicken breast
Eggs
Oatmeal
Frozen vegetables...

I mean come on man, it's not that hard. Either go get a COSTCO card and buy in bulk, or just shop around. You MAY have to go to more than one supermarket.
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post #8 of 23
2/6/09 at 12:49am
You know, not all college food is bad. You could give it a try the first semester.
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post #9 of 23
2/6/09 at 1:10am
Also, please don't say healthful. Only Rachel Ray says that.
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post #10 of 23
2/6/09 at 1:13am
bananas
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post #11 of 23
2/6/09 at 1:36am
fresh vegetables in season are dirt cheap
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post #12 of 23
2/6/09 at 2:05am
fruits, lots of fruits.
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post #13 of 23
2/6/09 at 2:23am
Chicken breast maybe healthier but other cuts of chicken are more flavorful and cheaper. In my college years, eggs and tuna were my protein staple.
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post #14 of 23
2/6/09 at 2:47am
Just a few more to add in since after looking into da fridge:

Greek Yogurt (0%) - I cannot stress how awesome this stuff is. Lactose free, 22g protein per 1/2 cup, only 6g carbs. No fat.
Light Muenster
Turkey bacon
Cottage cheese

Don't be too stingy, splurge on atleast SOMETHING a little pricier (be it a nice cut of top sirloin or some wild Alaskan salmon).
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post #15 of 23
2/6/09 at 3:08am
Yogurt and granola
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