Eating Healthy For Less

Eating healthy is something most of us not only want to do but most of us need to do. Healthy eating is something that many people avoid because of how much more expensive healthy products are.  Eating healthy for less money is hard with the price of fruits & vegetables, organic items and whole grain foods skyrocketing in the last few years. This makes eating clean and eating healthy an expensive en devour. With a few tips and tricks though, you can start to eat healthy for about the same amount as you would spend on that horrible for you processed food.

One of the most important aspects to saving money while eating healthy is planning your meals. This one step can’t be stressed enough. Planning your meals will save you money. This way when you head to the grocery store, you know exactly what you need for the week and you are not over buying. How many of you have bought items at the grocery store thinking you will eat it that week and instead you end up throwing it away? This is just throwing money down the drain. If you plan your meals, you will see that even though you are buying more fruits, vegetables & healthy foods, the amount you are spending at the grocery store each week is staying about the same.

Shopping in bulk is also another great way to allow you to start eating healthy for less. Berries are a great fruit to buy in bulk and to freeze for later on. When buying them in bulk, you save a ton of money over buying that small pint size container you usually find in the grocery store. Buying meat in bulk and freezing it is also another great way to save money. With this, you also always have high quality protein on hand instead of having to run to the grocery store each time and paying full price for it. Buying in bulk may cost you a little more upfront but if you look at the savings over a course of a few weeks you will definitely be saving money.

Another great way to eat healthy on a budget is going to you pick farms. Now depending on where you live this may only be available in the summer but it’s a great way to save money and get some exercise. Most you pick farms are really cheap because you do all the work of picking your own produce. With this, you get the exercise from walking the fields but also get to pick the freshest produce possible. You will be surprised at just how many of these types of farms are around and you can find them with a simple Google search.

Don’t let the higher cost of healthy foods keep you from eating healthy. With a little creativity and resourcefulness, you can eat healthy on the same budget you normally spend on groceries and maybe even up saving a few dollars. Eating healthy is a lifestyle commitment that most of us need to make so we can enjoy a long and healthy life.  Eating healthy for less is something we can all do with just a little drive and determination.

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  1. Planning your meals is key! I feel not only does that help with cost but it also helps to maintain your calorie count. One of my ways to Eat Healthy for Less – is to eat what’s in season or “on special” so to speak. Understand your areas harvest time for local fruit & veggies that grow. Also consider growing your own herbs, like basil, oregano & parsley are simple to cut cost & you will always have them on hand.

  2. You are perfectly correct Mr. Hintze. It’s all about planning and experimenting with fruits and vegetables to add flavor to your meals. I don’t particularly like eating fruits by themselves, so I incorporate them into my recipes for added flavor. I’ve had some pretty good success with weight loss and increased energy levels because of this.

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