Healthy eating for students

UCMK provides tips on foods to avoid and healthier take-away options available close to the University.

Studies have proven that a balanced and healthy diet can help boost brain power, memory and overall happiness and wellbeing.

Food is the fuel for our bodies and yet during student years it is tempting to live on fast food: often cheap and satisfying but unfortunately not always healthy.

Many takeaway meals can push you over your recommended daily maximum amount of salt, fat and sugar. This can eventually lead to a variety of health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes as well as reduced energy levels, foggy-brain and low moods.

The UCMK campus is centrally located and close to a variety of eateries. Check out our top picks for healthy waist-friendly meals at reasonable rates:

Chopstix, 75 Midsummer Place, MK9 3GA, 01908557000

 

Takeaway noodle bar and café offering a selection of hot Chinese-style dishes, all prepared using authentic noodles and fresh ingredients.
 

SUBWAY at MK Hub, 01908 231548

 

Whatever you're in the mood for, SUBWAY stores have a huge range of Subs, wraps, salads, treats and drinks to choose from. Subs are made fresh in front of you, exactly the way you want it on the bread of your choice. You choose the salad and sauce you like too.
 

Pret a Manger 67 Midsummer Place, MK9 3GB, 0207 9325 306

Fresh food to eat in or takeaway: from sandwiches, soups, pies and salads to wraps, sushi, noodles and a selection of hot and cold drinks.

Ed's Outside Diner, 5 Midsummer Place, MK9 3GB, 01908 661 893

 

American classics: from burgers to hotdogs to pancakes and eggs. Ed's Diner provides an array of high calorie comfort food as well as salads and snacks for every apetite.