How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

If you are on a strict budget, you probably think that you can’t afford to eat healthy foods. A major issue for those who are trying to create a healthy lifestyle is the cost of healthy food. However, if you shop wisely, you can eat healthier than you ever have before and decrease your grocery bill at the same time. Nutritious eating doesn't need to be expensive.

SAVE ON MEAT:

Canned fish costs considerably less than fresh fish and still contains most of the nutrients. Canned tuna and salmon are cheap and are very low in fat and calories if you choose the varieties packed in water rather than oil. Chicken is much less expensive if you purchase a whole chicken and remove the skin yourself before cooking.

MORE VEGETABLES & BEANS, LESS MEAT:

Reducing the amount of meat you eat and replacing it with vegetables and/or beans is a great way to save money. Fresh vegetables are not nearly as expensive as meat or poultry and your body will thank you for it. Salad is another cheap, healthy food. The pre-packaged salads are more expensive than purchasing the lettuce and other vegetables separately and preparing the salad yourself. Beans are inexpensive, very nutritious, and can replace meat several times a week.  .

HOW TO BUY FRUIT:

Fruit can be somewhat expensive. If you buy fresh fruit, always buy what is in season. That will save you money. Apples and oranges are inexpensive compared to some other fruits and, of course, you can often find sales that will further reduce your expenses. If you buy canned fruit, buy the kind that is packed in water or less sugar. Never buy the kind that is packed in heavy syrup.

LESS JUNK FOOD, MORE SAVINGS:

By choosing healthy foods, you will automatically be spending less than before due to the absence of junk foods that you may normally purchase. Junk food like chips, donuts, cookies, cakes and soft drinks are expensive and can eat up a good portion of your grocery budget.

Healthy eating is not just eliminating certain foods from your diet; it is replacing them with healthy foods. Making these changes to your eating plan will not only help you save money, they will also do wonderful things for your body. You will lose weight, feel better and be healthier.