Best nutrition plan for tight budget.

kyleo00
kyleo00 Posts: 3
in Food and Nutrition
Times are tough people. I'm single dadding it at the moment (Forgive the slip into Dr Zeus-like word invention)

Won't be able to go back to work until my son starts nursery next year.

I'm looking for some ideas on the cheapest nutrition plans. I am following the "think before you buy/eat" plan at the moment. It isn't fully clean though.

Anyone got any frugal tips for Paleo or similar plans?

I have heard Intermittent Fasting saves money but a lot of contradicting research on the effects of fasting.

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  • fit_rox
    fit_rox Posts: 83
    I don't think Paleo would necessarily be the cheapest nutrition plan, there is skepticism on the credibility of the diet itself too so it might not be worth fully committing to. I personally eat with 5-6 small meals a day with a 40-40-20 (C/P/F) ratio with a variety of complex carbohydrates, meat, and good fats. These can all be bought for cheap at the grocery store, and if you buy certain staple items in bulk you can make repeated meals throughout the week and save a lot of money.

    Buying whole foods like fresh produce, chicken, and bulk grains (rice, oatmeal, etc.) instead of frozen dinners or processed snacks saves money. I like to go to the grocery store and buy whatever vegetables are on sale that week and plan meals around them which allows for variety as well!
  • Got_Discipline
    Got_Discipline Posts: 65 Member
    I hope this doesn't come across rude.

    Stop eating out. Eat only home prepared foods so u know exactly what is going into it.
    Eat Rice, asians are skinny for a reason.
    Meat on Sunday only.
    whole oats are cheap.
    Start a garden and start eating lots of fresh vegetables.
    Make sandwiches at home PB & J is also a yummy cheap sweat treat.
    No more expensive sugar laden soda.
    Pay attention to everything you eat and choose wisely every time to save that dime.

    This is totally possible, Good Luck :smile:
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Stop eating out.

    Plan your meals.
    Plan your meals around items that are on sale.
    Buy extra meat when it is on sale for a great price.
    Lunch meat is expensive per pound. Chicken breast is cheap in comparison. Cook a bunch up and shred it for easy sandwiches.
    Rice
    Beans (Lentils are yummy)
    Baked bread is easy, just requires planning.
  • rejectuf
    rejectuf Posts: 487 Member
    Paleo is the opposite of cheap.

    Find a friend or relative you can use for a Costco membership. Buy meat in bulk as well as non perishable items. Buy veggies from farmers markets. If you eat bread, learn to make your own.
  • HannahLynn91
    HannahLynn91 Posts: 238 Member
    Lol I just posted about no food being in the house and payday being 3 days away...So this thread is useful :smile:

    Bumping this for later responses!
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    Rice + Beans!
    Frozen Green Veg. Sometimes cheaper than fresh and they don't go bad.

    I have recently fallen in love with MILLET very nutritious, but a short shelf life once the package is open.
    (Although, Last time I toasted up the whole package then stored in a jar in a fridge that seems to be working well. )

    Mushrooms are very nutritious as well.
    Think about the cost to nutrition ratio... because nutrition keeps you fuller than junk.

    This is an awesome website... gives your more info than you can process so pick a couple of key factors (I like that they have a fullness factor) http://nutritiondata.self.com

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