People assume that healthy eating is an expensive luxury. However, it doesn’t need to be if you plan and are more creative. Let’s strip down this misconception, change your food mentality, and understand how to eat well without needing to break the bank.
Planning your meals is one of the best things you can do to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Having a shopping list means you can stick to a plan without adding unnecessary things to the basket.
It is wise to plan a few meals that use similar ingredients so that you can bulk purchase them and save some money. Your food shop will cost less when you know what you are cooking and are using bulk items.
If you enjoy consuming plenty of protein (we hope so, as we all require it for energy and weight management), it helps to buy it in bulk.
Larger packs of chicken, plant-based meat, beef, eggs, and fish are most cost-effective in your weekly shop.
Cupboard items have a great shelf life, meaning they will last you weeks (or maybe months). Buy canned tomatoes for pasta dishes and chili con carne, various types of beans for soups and salads, and other canned ingredients so that they last longer.
You will be able to stretch these canned goods over a few weeks if you buy enough, which can make your other food shops cheaper.
The same principle works for frozen goods. You can buy plenty of frozen meats, fruits, veggies, and more that will last a long time. You won’t need to worry about them going bad. Instead, you can save and use your food more conveniently.
Although chocolate and crisps are delicious, they aren’t always the most nutritious. You can achieve a healthier, more affordable, natural lifestyle by choosing fruits, veggies, and dips.
Nuts and ingredients to make granola and homemade trail mix are also great, healthy, and budget-friendly snack options.
There you have it—four simple tips that will encourage you to eat healthier and shop for food on a budget. Let us know how much you save at your next food shop!
