What can you get thats clean & cheap?

WalkingGirl1985

I'm struggling financially right now and live on 200/mo for 2 people on food stamps. I tend to go the easy way out. Other then getting the occasional oat tub, brown rice/lentals, frozen veggies..and fruits..what else can i do?

pa_jorg

Eggs and beans are great sources of inexpensive protein. I would also suggest going to a farmer's market in your area because prices are usually much lower than a regular grocery store.

jhehle

walmart- bag of frozen chicken breasts $7.00 has like 10 or so in them. Bag of Tilapia frozen has like 10 again $10.00
Frozen walmart brand broccoli and other veggies $1.04 each
Salads.
Fresh veggies.
Eggs-super cheap and totally good for you.
Cottage Cheese $2.50
Bananas and other fruit.


I could buy a ton of these things for $200 and they are all so healthy for you. Good luck (this is basically what i eat all the time.)

bushidowoman

Ditto on the beans! They are a superfood--high in protein, antioxidants, fiber, potassium--and filling to boot! There are tons of different things you can do with them (google recipes.) My family likes bean burgers, and I can make about 16 patties out of one bag of dried beans.
Other than what's already been said, whole wheat pasta and ground turkey.

RAFValentina

Eggs, frozen meat, cheap tinned tomatoes and tinned beans (beans for protein) Buy dried beans and pulses elsewhere so they keep and also you weigh out exactly how much you need which means less waste. I can live of £15-20 a week for 1-2 people at the moment so you should be able to do the same! Also - shop savvy... but at a time when stuff is being reduced. I buy fish at the end of the day and freeze it. Cheap as chips! And also same with veg. Plus I grow my own herbs/fruit/veg like tomatoes and basil and parsley and get pears from Dad at home in summer and raspberries from them too. In the winter, I get squashes/pumpkins from them and in the summer courgettes. Also consider buying in bulk, cooking in bulk and freezing. It may seem like a large initial outlay (maybe $50) but actually will last weeks if making batches of food plus is easy to prepare!

shalinimunjal

Learn to make yogurt at home. Learn bread making and you'll have fresh healthy bread ( its on my list of things to learn too). Beans, chickpeas, lentils are all cheap and great nutritious foods with rice. Best to buy bags of dry beans than cans. If someone you know has Costco membership, u can buy big bags of veggies, fruit, cheese etc. for cheaper price. They have a huge bag of shredded mozzerella for very cheap. Shredded cheese Freezes very well. I separate it into containers and use it up over couple months.
Good luck!

NeuroticVirgo

Beans - $1 1lb bag = 6 lbs of refried beans! Add some baked corn tortillas and you have tostada night!

Make your own soups...initially they can have some start up cost, but for two people you can freeze and get like 8 meals out of one big batch (which seems to be the only kind I know how to make! lol)

Eggs...Eggs everyday....(I really should start doing this to save money)

Heart Smart Bisquick (make the batter with just water, then add in some vanilla & cinnamon..very cheap) - ok ok...so its not super healthy, but you can make a decent dinner for under 400 calories by making some pancakes or waffles w/ a side of ... you guessed ... eggs! LOL

Walmart Tilapia and Swai Fish .... They are usually pretty cheap for the fillets, like 5lb bags for $10.

steffihoney

If you have a produce stand close most seasonal fruits and veggies are pretty cheap. I buy what is on sale for the most part when I go shopping and use coupons. Instead of buying my boys boxes of cupcakes, I make them myself. I get more and cost much less. I love to bake. Once you get the staples for most cakes and cookies, an ingredient or two won't break the budget for the month. I haven't looked, but there may be some clean recipes for sweets. I have learned to make lower calorie, healthier snacks.

tjradd73

canned fruit, frozen or fresh veggies, yogurt isn't too bad, eggs, beans, bulk oats, bulk rice, and I agree with the soups...you can make em in bulk and freeze the individual servings!