Eating Healthy on a Low Budget

Welcome to MFP! I know it's hard trying to find healthy food on a budget. Believe me, I'm doing the same thing. I try to pay attention to the add papers to the grocery store near my house. Looking for coupons or seeing what's on sale. I only get $200 a month to spend on groceries, not very much. But I make do.

Also, check out the free coupon clipper site afullcup.com its an awesome program for tracking bargains!

do you have a produce market close to where you live? they are usually cheaper than going to the grocery store for fruits and veggies and if you just get what you need for the week each week that should be pretty cheap too. (tip: at the end of the week if the produce looks like it only has a couple days left- freeze it!) frozen veggies at the grocery store are great and verrry inexpensive also. i am the type of person who doesnt mind eating the same thing for lunch everyday.. i usually buy like 3-4 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breast.. bake it w alot of yummy spices (350 degrees 12-15 min both sides) and use that for the week for dinners/lunches! shred it, cut it up, whichever. i make my own version of chicken salad alot - chicken, laughing cow wedge (usually garlic and herb.. at 35 cals a wedge) and chop up any veggies, cucumbers, carrots, bellpeppers, whatever sounds/looks good. and eat that on 100 cal sandwhich thins or 100 cal wrap or you could just eat it without the wrap or thins since they may be a little pricier. aldi is a great store- i LOVE their prices. they have good finds- frozen veggies, frozen fruit, fit & active lean ground beef and ground turkey. Just be careful of alot of the Fit & Active brand at Aldi- the snacks and such are loaded with sugar. Hope that helps a little.

Hi! Welcome!
I am on a limited college student budget as well. Things I've found that have helped me save money....though I'm still not the best at it

Make a list BEFORE you go to the grocery store based on what you know you have run out of. Then, only buy those things. For the longest time I would just go shopping at will and end up spending way too much and buying things that I wouldn't use and would go to waste. And, making a list before you go shopping really allows you to think about what you REALLY need, what can wait until next weeks trip, and how much of it you really need.

Buy unprocessed things! fresh fruits, veggies, rice, beans, dairy. Pre-made meals and frozen entrees are so much more expensive.

Find some recipes that you really like (that use the unprocessed foods who've bought) and make a large batch on the weekends so you have leftovers for the week that you can heat up quick in the microwave so you don't have to resort to expensive pre-made stuff. Soup is really good for freezing and reheating.

EGGS! are cheap and a healthy meal. They're also good for anytime of day. I eat a lot of them and they fill me up and are quick!

Hope this helps! And good luck! Feel free to add me as a friend

Check with your city to see if they have a program where you can get fresh fruits and vegetables for a reasonable amount. In my city it's called Good Food Box and it is well worth it..