Friday, July 18, 2014

5 Ways to Eat Healthy Without Ruining Your Budget

By: The Food Hunter

Eating healthy can be expensive but it doesn't have to break the bank. Here are a few tips that have helped me when choosing what to eat.


1. Eat less meat. Cutting back on meat is a money saver. Embrace Meatless Mondays and incorporate more vegetables into your diet. The fact is most of us eat more meat than we need to and not enough fruits and vegetables.

2. Shop in the moment. Seasonal foods are not only cheaper but also taste better. By shopping seasonally you can try a variety of foods throughout the year. To find out what is harvested during each season in your area go to http://www.localharvest.org/

3. If you absolutely have to buy something off season, frozen is the way to go. Frozen fruits and vegetables are harvested at the peak of their ripeness making them super delicious all year long.

4. Make Friends. Get to know the produce manager and/or the butcher at your local store. They can tell you what's in season or what will be on sale soon. Meal plan accordingly.

5. Buy in Bulk. Shopping the bulk bins allows you to purchase the exact amount for your particular needs. There's no need to spend extra or something you won't use. Plus most items are much less expensive when purchased by the ounce.

13 comments:

  1. Excellent tips and I will definitely take heed. I sometimes feel though that a meal isn't a meal without a meat. It's just something I have to get over.

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  2. Great tips for saving money while eating well!

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  3. Great tips that we can all use! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. When I stopped eating meat and my family is eating less we saved more money than I expected. I always opt for seasonal :)

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  5. Yes! These tips are excellent! I am definitely trying eat healthier these days. And it can be a challenge when crappy foods are so much cheaper. So I love these budget tips!

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  6. Nice Tips !! this is a helpful tips for me. i can save money & stay fit by following this tips. thanks for sharing this.

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  7. Thanks for the tips!! I really need to get on the healthy eating train..

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  8. All great tips! Love buying seasonal fruits and veggies!
    Renee - Kudos Kitchen

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  9. all great tips! Thank you <3 shared!

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  10. YES!!! Excellent tips! Meatless meals are definitely a $$ saver! Love buying seasonal fruits and veggies!

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  11. Great tips. Fresh and frozen fruits and veggies are my favorite! Our family will never go meatless, but then again I grew up on a farm raising beef cattle - it's all about connections and knowing the farmers. They may cut you a deal and farm fresh is always better!

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  12. Great tips - we need to eat less meat in my family for sure!

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