Eating healthy on a budget and time constraint
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angeleyes4280
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I have recently learned how to shop for healthy foods on a budget and for things that can be prepared quickly. If you would like some advice on what to do, just respond to this post. I will do my best to help you.
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I'd love any ideas I can get - thanks0
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I'd love to know how I can purchase healthy foods on a budget0
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angeleyes4280 wrote: »I have recently learned how to shop for healthy foods on a budget and for things that can be prepared quickly. If you would like some advice on what to do, just respond to this post. I will do my best to help you.
I'd love your ideas, thank you!
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I love the idea of preparing meals quickly from healthy foods that fit a budget!
Angeleyes, do you want us to add recipes also?
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I get a lot of bagged frozen veg, which keeps longer than fresh and still retains all of the nutrients if you steam it. I found flax seed at the dollar store (score!), and use a lot of garbanzo beans as a meat substitute to save money and to eat less meat.3
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I've found that the act of prepping food satisfies my urge to eat food. I purchased several sizes of containers for portions to have handy for several meals for several days at a time. It makes meals simpler and I already have certain ingredients measured and portioned. For example, I pretty much substitute cauliflower for everything I would normally use potatoes and rice for. I steam a bunch of it and separate it into one cup portions then as I prepare an assortment of meals it's already measured.7
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angeleyes4280 wrote: »I have recently learned how to shop for healthy foods on a budget and for things that can be prepared quickly. If you would like some advice on what to do, just respond to this post. I will do my best to help you.
Please share your tips!1 -
My local county extension service does an occasional cooking class that teaches you how to cook and shop on a budget. I really need to sign up -- it's free!0
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I would agree with the frozen veggies. They are usually inexpensive and are said to be healthier than frozen. Also using more beans/lentils etc. I do eat meat but I will cut it in half for a recipe and it works fine. I also try and eat a lot of the "basic" "cheap" foods : apples, carrots, potatoes, etc. Those types of foods are inexpensive were I live. Organic is expensive though and I try to buy it when it's on sale.0
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So, anyone else not seeing the ideas? Angeleyes have they been posted?0
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I need ideas, please post some!0
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Cook your own chickpeas and lentils, and save them in the fridge for salads, rice, quinoa etc. they are good source of protein, cous cous is a good option also, and just see witch vegetables and fruits are in season.0
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I eat a microwaved sweet potato for lunch often. I also do soft taco night at our house using turkey or fish.0
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I think it can be quite difficult to get the balance right, especially if on a low income and reliant on State Benefit. Here in England there is a website that has a specific board for eating on a budget. However, many of the foodstuff is poor quality. For example it will be suggested where to get a chicken at a low price to make a recipe, and maybe using canned tomatoes. The problem being they will be factory farm chickens full of hormones and water, and the canned tomatoes will be a few tomatoes in 'coloured water' aka water and a bit of tomato puree. I am all for economising, but when constantly eating low quality food it does have an impact on health. I am also all for using dried pulses etc in meals. A great way of getting goodness inside; but if in poor health to begin with it can be difficult with all the soaking etc. I had a go at making my own soya milk which is delicious. But the effort of squeezing the 'milk' through the nut bag is hard for me. The easiest 'milk' I have found to make is macadamia nut milk. Just whiz a cup with some water in the liquidiser, add a touch of honey and delicious. Healthy fats and very creamy. Only thing here is that macadamia nuts are expensive :-(. So an occasional treat :-)1
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any tips would help0
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Interested.....thank you0
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Interested! Thanks!0
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That's what I've found an issue with lately. Eating healthy isn't cheap! How to make it reasonable but stay with fresh food as possible?0
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kittycat777 wrote: »That's what I've found an issue with lately. Eating healthy isn't cheap! How to make it reasonable but stay with fresh food as possible?
Do you have a farmer's market or similar where you live kittycat? In our supermarkets grapes for instance will cost between £1.50-3.00 for a punnet or bunch. In our city centre you can get 2 punnets for £1. I definitely can be difficult not to have rubbish quality food that is cheap. Everything seems to be so full of sugar and fat.1