Many will have heard how cooking for two is so much easier than one and this is often true. You may cook a meal that is just enough for two people in the evening and you might finish an entire dish. However, as this infographic from Lakeshore Convention Centre outlines how living on your own is a whole different ball game.

One of the most important things is that you are realistic about your eating habits. You might read about the perfect diet for a single person but if you don’t like any of these foods this isn’t much use, is it?

For example, are you the type of person who prefers your diet to have variety or are you okay with eating the same dish every day? This will have a big influence on the foods you need to get at the store. Find out all about shopping for one person in the infographic.