CHEAP but healthy
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Here in the UK, all the things that used to be really cheap (tinned meat, tuna, sardines, beans, bread, etc.) are not cheap any more! I have found that frozen food can sometimes be a little cheaper than fresh. For instance, I found it cheaper to buy frozen berries and defrost them as needed rather than buy fresh.0
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Frozen veg is often cheaper than fresh.
And remember, frozen is often times healthier than regular grocery store produce. Flash frozen with all the nutrients unless you know the store just restocked.0 -
unless i get a really good deal on produce i buy frozen, 1.00 a bag can get me up to for meals. I also stock up on meat sales, can sales and cheeses and freeze what i can0
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Not sure if you have an Aldi around you, but you could save some money by buying some items there.0
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on Saturday,we go to the flea market and load up. we spend an average of 20.00, and have so much great veggies to experiment with yummy0
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Eat beans instead of meat! A vegetarian stew with lots of beans and frozen veggies is pretty cheap to make and will last multiple meals (or freeze some in individual portions for quick meals later on).
We eat lots and lots of beans. We buy beans, rice, and oatmeal in 25 lb. bags bc we eat them all the time and save so much. They get stored on top of my kitchen cabinets (yes it looks ugly, lol) and then with a bag of frozen veggies added to beans and rice, and some spices, I always have something cheap I can make.0 -
Doesn't cost anymore to eat healthy than to buy junk.0
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Dry beans (black and garbonzo are my favorites)
whole chickens (meat for eating, bones for making stock)
frozen veg (on sale, stock up) I choose frozen for 2 reasons. They freeze right away after picking and they don't spoil
Sweet potatoes
Old fashioned oatmeal. ( 2 weeks of breakfasts for $2)
Fruit on sale
This week yogurt (it is "healthy food sale week in most stores) I usually won't buy yogurt with the fruit in it. BUT, they are $.39 and I have coupons
Shrimp is also on sale at 3 of 5 stores here in the south. Don't know if it is "in season" But, 2.5 lbs for $6 is a great deal.
Use coupons. Check for sales. I have brought my family of 3 food budget down from about $130 a week (not counting toiletries) to $70. The toiletries i get for almost nothing and I regularly donate to the local shelter because I get so much for nothing.
Coupons.com and commonkindness.com have lots of healthy food coupons. Good luck.0 -
I love this website! http://www.budgetbytes.blogspot.com/0
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Buy fruits and veggies that are "in season"0
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THIS was a great site! Thank you!0 -
bump....we are on a tight budget since we are paying for our own wedding this fall, and I totally agree that eating healthy can be more expensive.0
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Frozen fruits and veggies can be less expensive, and generally taste just about as good in most recipes. I have started making recipes with tofu and/or beans instead of meat. Get those big containers of plain yogurt and mix in your own fresh/frozen fruit - cheaper than the little guys and super healthy.0
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Eating healthy should not be expensive. Just don't buy packaged "health foods." The best foods for you tend to be the simplest, you just need to do a little more prepping and cooking.
Brown rice.
Oats.
Seasonal fruits and veggies
Potatoes
Eggs
Chicken
Canned tuna
Beans
Corn tortillas
Done.
This is my grocery list for the most part lol!0 -
Oh yes - and SWEET POTATOES. You can get enough for an entire week for like $1-2, and there are a ton of ways to make them - pretty much anything you would do with a regular potato, but with more nutrients. I like to cube sweet potatoes and saute them with frozen veggies, then add an egg to make a hash.0
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A great website to find budget friendly recipes: budgetbytes.blogspot.com
This is one of my faves, and I usually cut her recipes in half since I only have a 2 person household, so it's even less expensive!0 -
Get frozen veg, less effort and cheaper :-) you can store it for longer too. Lots of chicken, tuna, fish, potatoes, fruit..0
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The "diet" foods are expensive, for sure. Try to eat less packaged things, cook in big batches and freeze them, for instance a good healthy veggie chili is cheap to make, and hella nutritious. That way, if you're in a hurry, you can pull that out of the freezer, rather than one of those packaged diet frozen dinners. You can control the fat, sodium, etc.0
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Lots of great ideas and websites I can't wait to look at.0
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I find that you can buy a lot of spices and nuts at Indian (as in Asian Indian) stores usually for quite less than in regular supermarkets.
Also, if you like things like Miso soup, which is supposed to be very healthy, check your other Asian stores.
I know in rural areas this can be a challenge.0
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