SAVING MONEY - FOOD AND DRINK

FOOD AND DRINK

EATING OUT

1. For students, there are many pubs and restaurants that offer a discount. ring your student card along and ask.

2. Don't be afraid to wrap up anything you don't eat and bring it home. Most portions are too much to eat at once and can be eaten later.

3. Look for smaller eateries that have a bring your own drinks policy. The price of drinks along with your food can be extortionate.

4. Prepare your own coffee and bring it with you in a small flask. Save up to £1000 per year by avoiding Starbucks.

5. Make sandwiches at home. Some are priced at £3+ - which is an absolute rip off.

HOME COOKING

1. Visit places such as Aldi, Farmfoods and Lidl. They are known as discount supermarkets for a reason.

2. Bulk buy. If you can't use it before it's sell by date, freeze it. It's cheaper, saves you money on trips to and from the super market and makes you less likely to resort to take aways.

3. Buy the supermarkets own brand. Chances are you won't taste the difference but your wallet will feel it.

4. Buy less ready meals. They are expensive and unhealthy.

5. Avoid fizzy drinks. Expensive and they damage your teeth. Switch to concentrated juice which you add water to.