Why is eating healthier so darned expensive??

atomiclauren

Processed foods are waaaay cheaper than anything else - they're engineered to be and they sell well... :grumble:

Alas, our grocery bill has gone up a little bit but due in part to buying more expensive packaged/portioned items for when we just don't have the time to make meals (Amy's and so on). I will add that in addition to absolutely trusting the brands I buy, they do taste waaaaay better than others (like Amy's vs Lean Cuisine, etc).

I'll second (or third or fourth) buying in season produce and locally - farmers markets, co-ops, whatever - if it's fresh and local, take advantage of it! We also try to grow on our own, but the volume's rather...small :blushing:

baisleac

Try going to local farmers markets and buying produce from them. It's always cheaper for me!

This. And see if you having any local co-ops or farm share programs. Buy grains in bulk. Buy healthy meats (if omnivore) when they're on sale and freeze. Berries are cheap during the summer and freeze well too (single layer on a cookie sheet "flash" freezes them to keep nutrients and they don't stick together).