Health Services Inver Hills Community College

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Nurse Clinic:                                   Doctor Clinic:

M, T, Th 7:30-5:30                             Wed. 1:00-4:00

Walk in or call to be seen. Have a question but no time to come by?  Ask a Nurse  https://www.inverhills.edu/eforms/HealthService/askanurse.aspx

It is no secrete that eating healthy in college can be a challenge.  Here are some tips to help you eat healthy on a college budget that you can find at https://www.choosemyplate.gov/

Create a Game Plan – Before making a grocery list, write down meals you want to make this week. Buying for the week means you’ll make fewer shopping trips and buy only the items you need. Here are some basic tips for creating your menu and grocery list:

• Look in your freezer, cabinets, and refrigerator. Make a note of what you currently have on hand. You can save money by using these items in the upcoming week’s meals.
• Use a worksheet, such as the Create a Grocery Game Plan Worksheet to plan your meals and figure out what items you need to buy. Create a list of recipes to try. Find new ideas for healthy and low-cost meals based on what you have on hand, foods your family enjoys, and foods that are good buys.
• Think about your schedule. Choose meals you can prepare easily on your busiest days. Save recipes that take longer for days off.

Make a Grocery List – Stay organized with a grocery list to avoid buying items you don’t really need.

• Use your list of weekly meals to create a list of foods and beverages you will need to buy. Don’t forget to include foods like fruits, vegetables, and milk that might not be part of a recipe but are basics for healthy eating.
• You can write your list on scratch paper, enter it into a computer or a free mobile app.
• Keep an ongoing grocery list in your kitchen, computer or a mobile app and add items as you run out.
• Try organizing your list to make shopping quick and easy. For a free template, try the Create a Grocery Game Plan: Grocery List.

Save More at The Store – The smartest shoppers know that saving money is more than luck. When shopping for groceries, it’s about having a game plan and making smart decisions about what to put in your cart.

• Eat before you shop. Grocery shopping hungry can lead to impulse buying and unhealthy food choices.
• Read the sales flyers. Sales flyers are usually released mid-week and can be found at the store’s entrance, in the newspaper, or on their website.
• Shop using coupons. but only for items that you know you’ll use. If you don’t need an item right away, save the coupon and see if it goes on sale. For more on couponing, check out Save More at the Grocery Store (English, Español).
• Look up and down for savings. Stores often stock the priciest items at eye level. You can save big by looking at the upper and lower shelves too.
• Check for store brands. Most stores offer their own brand of products that often cost less than name brands.
• Grab from the back. Stores typically stock shelves from back to front, placing the newest items behind the older ones. Reach in the back for the freshest items especially in the produce, dairy, and meat aisles.
• Ask for a rain check. If a sale item has run out, ask the store for a rain check. This allows you to pay the sale price after the item is restocked
• Join your store’s loyalty program. Most stores offer a free loyalty program. Get special offers and discounts that non-members do not.

Take a look at the video for some great recipes that are easy, cheap and tasty.