Celebrate the best of British
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On a Budget
Make “Buy British” the new motto for your shopping!
Not only is British food normally fresher, filling your body with all the right minerals and nutrients to look and feel great, it is also potentially cheaper, allowing you to save those few extra pounds for pints down the pub!
Moreover, the right kind of food can boost your energy and keep stress levels down - so instead of junk food why not try cooking a home-made meal? It's also a great socialising activity.
And remember to celebrate British Food Fortnight with your friends and family! For ideas on how to get involved click here.
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Be savvy - never order fish on a Monday as there's no market on Sunday and the fish will have been sitting in the fridge all weekend. Moreover, when ordering beef opt for the rib-eye (instead of fillet) as it has the best value for money and the best flavour.
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Order expensive - as cheaper dishes are overpriced! Chefs pay the most for expensive items (e.g. venison) however for fear of appearing too expensive they often do not pass on the resulting price hike. It's the vegetarian dishes, side orders and desserts that they make the money on.
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Beware of extras - some places can charge £5 a coffee because it is served with chocolate. Check how much a cup of coffee is, if they charge for bread, if you can have free tap water etc. before you order.
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If you eat fast food, eat it right - it's a well known fact that many students live off fast food and take aways; however some outlets are much better at being honest about the provenance of their food than others. For instance wherever McDonald's goes, it buys all its ingredients locally - which here means 60% from the UK and 40% from Ireland. For a list of your favourite fast food outlets and their sourcing of British produce click here)
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Snack healthy - it is an oft-repeated adage that you should eat little and often. Snack throughout the day on raw vegetables, home-made crisps and 70% cocoa chocolate instead of sweets and biscuits. It's better for you and still satisfies those naughty cravings just as well.
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Eat In! - instead of spending a fortune eating out why not try eating in with a group of friends? Try a ‘Come Dine with Me’ theme - each member learns one recipe e.g. Shepherds Pie, a great Curry, Fish Pie etc. and takes it in turns to cook for the others. For recipe ideas see below.
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Eating Out For Less - For more advice on eating out for less click here
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Work out if it's cheaper to share if you're with friends. Going halves on a large pizza is probably going to save you more than two individuals.
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Explore the area! Don't just stick to the well-known high-street restaurant; there might be a just-as-good cheaper alternative hiding down a back street.
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