Established 2005
A major issue for those who are trying to create a healthy
lifestyle is the cost of healthy food. There are many products
on the shelves of your local grocery store that are healthy,
but most of them have a larger price tag than the unhealthy,
high-fat foods. There are options. 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.
Less Junk = More Savings:
In choosing healthy foods, keep in mind that you will
automatically be spending less than before due to the absence
of junk foods that you may normally purchase such as soft
drinks, sugary snacks, and high fat meats.
Less Waste = Less Waist:
Healthy eating is not just eliminating certain foods from your
diet; it is replacing them with healthy foods. And, if weight
control is your goal, you will also be reducing your portion
sizes, which will mean less money spent on each meal.
Less Meat, More Veggies:
Reducing the amount of meat you eat and replacing it with
vegetables 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 will cost a bit more than if you purchase
the lettuce and other vegetables separately and prepare the
salad yourself.
Frugal Fruit:
Fruit can be a somewhat expensive, but if you purchase canned
fruits in low-sugar syrup or water, you will pay relatively
little in comparison to fresh fruit. Apples and oranges are
inexpensive compared to some other fruits and you can often
find sales that will further reduce your expenses.
Beans and Rice are Nice:
Legumes and rice are very inexpensive and you can use either or
both of these to replace meat several times per week.
Save on Meat:
Canned fish costs considerably less than fresh fish and still
contains most of the nutrients. Canned tuna and salmon are very
cheap and are very low in fat and calories if you choose the
varieties packed in water rather than oil. Chicken is less
expensive if you purchase a whole chicken and remove the skin
yourself before cooking.
Healthy food does not have to be expensive. You can purchase
cheap healthy foods and not only eliminate unhealthy fat and
calories, but you can actually save money if you shop wisely.
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