On a limited budget? Eating healthy may seem impossible, but it doesn't have to be. You just need to know where to look for cost-effective ways to cut calories and reduce waste, and we've got you covered.
Trying to eat healthy on a limited budget can be difficult. However, with some strategic shopping and planning, you can still stick to your budget and reach your nutritional goals. Shopping at home seems like a lot of work, remember that meal planning is the key to proper nutrition, so try starting there. This saves you time and money in the long run and allows you to cook more complex meals instead of resorting to fast food or takeaway every night of the week.
Visit a farmers' market. Farmers markets offer some of the freshest produce and are often much cheaper than grocery stores. If you have local access to a farmer's market, consider traveling as part of your normal grocery shopping routine - you can get more bang for your buck at the grocery store, where all sales come from a warehouse for two different storage areas.
Make a meal plan and stick to it. Yes, sticking to a shopping list can seem frustrating, but eating healthy is an important part of keeping a budget, which means you can't shop for things that look good every week.
Read product labels. Nutritional information is required by law, so it is available for almost all packaged foods. By making smart decisions about what to buy, you can control how much you spend on products in general. Take the time to read labels and compare different brands of the same food. For example, when choosing between two brands of canned soup, choose the one with the fewest calories or the least added sugar or salt.
