You don’t have to break the bank to eat healthy. There are many ways to eat healthy even on a tight budget.
Plan ahead
-planning ahead can avoid tempting impulse purchases that can cause you to overbuy and over spent
– plan your meals for the week and then make a grocery list of what you need.
-Make sure in your fridge and cupboards that you don’t already have some of the products
STICK to your GROCERY LIST
- Compare brand names and house brand prices
– Retailers house brands often have similiar quality and nutrition credentials to branded product
– house brands sometimes less expensive - Do not go shopping on an empty stomach
-You tend to buy more food when you are hungry, so make sure you are not shopping on an emty stomach
-Eat a nutritious meal / snack before going grocery shopping
Buy frozen vegetables
-just as nutritious as fresh produce
-cheaper
-available all year around and not just in season
-minimising wastage by only using the amountbyou need and storing the rest in the freezer for the next meal
Save with buying bulk and sharing it with friends or family
-decidevwith your family/friends which bulk products to buy
-split the money and buy products that you all need at a lower cost
Buy products that are in season
-make sure you know what foods are in season
-foods out of season tend to be more expensive
Cook at home and pack your lunch
-buying take aways can get very expensive
-cooking at home and packing your own lunch will save you money and you will have better control over the types of foods you are eating
-left overs are a great lunch option
Buy cheaper cuts of meat
-Less expensive cuts of meat are great to use in casseroles, soups, stews and burritos. These types of recipes usually make big meals and lots of leftovers.
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