Cooking meals in college creates a problem for some students, especially with limited time and space.

Grabbing something from the nearest fast food place or buying frozen dinners may seem like the quicker and better option, but they may not always be the best choice for your body.

A great way to cook up some healthy, easy meals is by planning them out for the week. Write down all of the ingredients you’ll need and get them from the grocery store all at once.

Another idea is to prepare a couple meals and save them for the rest of the week. Leftovers are your best friend in college. They definitely come in handy on a tight budget too.

Chicken is a great low-fat, high-protein choice that won’t break your bank. Check out the family size portions as there are usually some pretty good deals.

Aim to make half of your plate consist of fruits and vegetables. Both of these options contain a lot of vitamins and fiber and are low in calories.

When choosing pasta, bread or granola, take the whole-grain route. They are high in protein and fiber and make for a healthier you.

When buying dairy products, like milk, cheese and yogurt, try low-fat products. Another healthy substitution is almond or soy milk.

Try preparing some of these healthy and quick options for three square meals a day.

Breakfast

1. Peanut butter and bananas. Try adding some granola to the mix.

2. Whole-grain cereal and milk. Combine some fruit, like blueberries or raspberries, for more taste.

3. Put low-fat yogurt, fruit and granola into a bowl. Add some honey to make it even sweeter.

4. Whip up some eggs and add tomatoes, spinach and Canadian bacon on whole-wheat toast to make a delicious breakfast sandwich.

Lunch or Dinner

1. Heat water in a pan on a stovetop at medium to high heat. Leave a chicken breast whole or cut it into pieces, whichever you prefer. Once hot, add chicken and cook for five minutes on each side or until the pink is gone.

2. Use your favorite dressing, barbeque or lemon juice to add more flavors to the chicken.

3. Make some cooked broccoli with the chicken to get those crucial vitamins.

4. Add brown rice or whole-grain pasta to the mixture. These both stay good for a while in the fridge, which is perfect for leftovers.

5. Try making your own salad by cutting up romaine lettuce. Add some strawberries, almonds, tomatoes, cheese or chicken and top it off with your favorite dressing or lemon juice.