Healthy Grocery Staples For College Students Keeping these healthy staples in your kitchen will ensure you're always prepared when you need a snack to power you through a study session or a quick meal on your way out the door. Katie recommends the following foods because they're versatile and can be used to build a variety of dishes. Eggs Plain yoghurt One or two of your favourite fruits Peanut butter or other nut butter Whole-grain bread Carrots (or other veggies) and hummus Corn or whole-wheat tortillas Shredded cheese Avocado Oatmeal Canned beans or chickpeas Bagged baby spinach (or other greens) Canned tuna Popcorn Olive oil Vinegar Salt and pepper Image Source: Getty / gradyreese