Eating healthy on a budget

You can eat whatever you like within your calorie allotment and lose weight. Healthy is in the context of your whole diet. You can still enjoy yourself and lose weight.

In terms of finding deals. Farmer's markets are my new favorite go to. Fruits, veggies , etc that are in season are often on sale. I'm really only buying my non food items now at places like Walmart, etc.

Try to focus on nutrient density, not so much whether its good or bad. It'll give you better variety and sustainability long term, so you don't get in a rut and risk relapsing on bad habits. Make new ones that include things you enjoy. Moderation

Walmart if you're on a budget. If you don't mind the sketchy origins for their produce and meats (their meats look pretty decent, surprisingly), it will save you a lot of money.

try to find a store with cheap prices for the items you need. I eat a diet based mainly off of fruits and veggies and i found some mexican supermarkets near me that sell them super cheap so i can spend maybe $50 a week at the most on the produce i need. if i spend more it's either because I get enough fruit to last me for several weeks and freeze some or It's because I indulge on the more expensive varieties. Besides produce though they do have cheap eggs and meat. i don't buy many household things like paper towels/plates because i can just use hand towels and proper dishes and i don't buy lotions, shampoos, or conditioners because it's easy to make your own and it really cuts down grocery bills. You can find ways to make all kinds of household cleaning solutions as well. There are asian supermarkets in other places that sell really cheap food too.

My pressure cooker and crockpot help me save time and money. We eat lots of beans. You just soak over night and pressure cook them the next day. Many cheap veggies, like carrots, yellow squash, celery , radish, hominy, great beans etc. taste great when cooked on low for 6 hours with meat. The only thing I don't put in the crockpot is chicken breast. They over cook too easily. Chicken thighs and pork necks are fabulous and very budget friendly

If you're trying to watch how much you're spending at the grocery store, perhaps try couponing? Most grocery stores have apps that will sync coupons automatically to your preferred shopper's card. It takes just a few minutes to sift through the coupons, and can even be done over a commercial break for instance if you watch a television show.

I found that I was able to save anywhere from $10-15 dollars per grocery trip. If you have an iPhone the following apps are really easy to use: Coupons.com, SavingStar, and Ibotta (offers rebates for commonly purchased items).