Contrary to popular belief, healthy eating does not have to inflict harm to your wallet. In our challenging economic times, several folks tend to travel for the “cheapest” food choices and generally these choices are very unhealthy.
Healthy Eating On A Budget
Just recently do to the poor economy I placed myself on a serious “budget” and after all this meant a “food budget” as well.
Below are the simple steps I took to continue to live a healthy lifestyle while saving some dollars in the process.
1. We are currently cooking at home a lot more now and discovering quick, easy and delicious recipes that are inexpensive. We are no chefs by any means but it’s amazing what you can put together in twenty minutes or less by simply getting a bit creative and seeking out new recipes and the dinner bill is under $10 and its healthy.
2. For lunch I typically take leftovers from the night before and put them together in salad or a sandwich. I was spending an average of $seven-$ten each day on lunch and taking my lunch to work instead of eating out will save me over $280 a month.
3. Discount shop. I have become a master of seeking out the sale. I understand that grocery stores can place their fruits and vegetables and even great meats on sale and thats when I can get the most effective bargains. If the weather permits, I usually go to the native farmers markets to get fresh fruit and veggies. Not only will you save alot of money at a farmers market, but the product is much better. Fresh and delicious.
4. We have learned to like and embrace leftovers. It is wonderful what you’ll do with leftovers when you get a little creative. Don’t let food go to waste. Use leftovers from the night before for lunch or re-heat for dinner.
5. Cut out the expensive junk food. It’s stunning how expensive cereal, crackers and packaged snacks are. You can get 10x’s more for your money and price by shopping for plain oatmeal, making your own bread, and snacking on fruit.
Healthy eating does not have to break the bank. Notice good deals, learn to embrace cooking at home if you don’t already and see the power of the leftover and you will be well on your approach to a healthy, cost effective eating plan.
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