I'M ALWAYS HUNGRY UGH!!

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  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    Produce -- look for in season (you can google to see what is in season where you live) and check out the "last chance" veggies. Frozen veggies are also economical and most are flash steamed to maintain nutrients.

    Cheap protein: beans (be sure to rinse them if you use canned) -- these also have a ton of fiber, eggs, canned chicken and tuna -- yes, these are higher in sodium than their fresh counterparts, but if you are making small steps on the cheap -- this is a step in the right direction.

    I do full fat dairy (except milk) -- it's cheaper and I find personally, more filling and fulfilling.

    Snack foods -- hummus, cheese, yogurt

    Carbs are CHEAP -- noodles are like what, a buck? Potatoes too! You just have to make sure you don't making them the base of your meal. But seriously, two servings of regular pasta cooked with a bouillon cube is 20 calories more than Ramen -- you get a lot more food.

    Other things that are cheap that I happen to love -- the Walmart Brand of Rotel Tomatoes and chilies.

    Do not, I repeat do not buy into the notion you need to do "diet food". You can make your own 100 calorie packs of chips from the cheapest brand on the shelf.
  • Pspetal
    Pspetal Posts: 426 Member
    Try shopping at a local Chinese supermarket or in Chinatown or a Chinese grocery stores... They are usually very very cheap compared to other grocery stores. The veggies don't last past 3-4 days but it does the job and the variety is usually greater than regular grocery stores. I used to shop at a Chinese supermarket when I was in school and didn't have much money for groceries. Walmart has beans for 79 cents. Also, you could check online for store coupons. sometimes supermarkets have certain grocery items for almost 50-70% off the normal price for limited amounts of time. Don't lose heart. It isn't that hard :) Good luck!

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