Making cents: Students should get savvy when buying on budget

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

BAKED beans, noodles, takeaways and toast are the diet staples of third-level students, according to cliche. But eating poorly will soon take a toll on energy levels, appearance and general health. Plus eating junk can actually end up costing more money.

Food blogger and journalist Caitríona Redmond has become well known thanks to her blog wholesomeireland.com. She and her husband found themselves in financial difficulties during the recession and she started the blog to detail her efforts to provide a good diet for her family on a severely limited budget. So no better person to advise on eating well for less.