Broke and healthy eating

Baked potatoes with watever filling u like is always a cheap option! I eat them alot

Potatoes are good cus u can make so much with them.... I use them alot!

Coupons are a good way to save that extra bit. Especially if you have a supermarket that doubles them!
Oatmeal isn't expensive, and that's a great way to go. If you have an Asian grocery store near you, they always have produce at really decent prices!

Eggs, high in protein and like potatoes, there is a lot you can do with it. Sorry to hear about your struggles

Great Value (Walmart brand) has tons of options! Frozen veggies and fruit....whole wheat noodles for pastas and spaghetti.....I clip coupons too.....one income with a family of four. Bananas and apples are cheap, Aldi's is a great place if you have one near you...they have ground turkey really cheap and a Fit and Active brand....for like string cheese, almond milk, yogurt for less fat and calories. Hope this helps!

dried beans and dried rice, super cheap and nutritious.

Beans! Black beans (dried) are extremely inexpensive. As are pinto and white northern - but i like black bean.

An egg *12 for about 2 bucks in the states and Quaker old fashion oats (it really cooks fast) - you can make breakfast for two for under a DOLLAR a day!

Frozen Broccoli - I know a lot of people don't love the frozen veg - but you can get a big bag and a serving is about 40cents.

Cabbage Fresh! Another veg and can be used as a stirfry or a filler in cheap soups!

There are some good sites like "broke and healthy" http://www.brokeandhealthy.com/category/recipes/recipes-by-meal/main-dishes
that have good recipes.
You might want to think about freezer veggies, the sodium is lower and the nutrients are sometimes better, if you have the freezer space.
The problem, it seems, is a lot of the cheap pantry items lack protein but if you can freeze meat you find on sale, you can cheaper cuts and put them in the crockpot, which makes them more tender.

I understand the struggle. I also suggest potatoes, they can be cooks in many many ways, baked and topped with salas or bacon bits or sour cream or chili or all of the above. Burger can be in pasta, or sloppy joes or even mixed in with fired potatoes. For my kids I have put burger into cooked kd. burger/pasta/canned tomatoes for a goulash. grilled cheese with ham inside. stir frys with rice. I have a cook book called 'dining on a dime' maybe google a topic like that and see what you can come up with ?
good luck!

Oatmeal and brown rice. Invest in a $13 rice maker at Walmart and buy brown rice in bulk - so cheap. Stock up and buy frozen veggies, chicken breast, and lean ground turkey when they're on sale.

Chili made with ground turkey instead of beef. They often have ground turkey on sale here and chili beans can be gotten for cheap. You can make a big pot of it and freeze the rest for later. So delish.

Unfortunately I have a strong dislike of lentils and beans, but unless you're as idiotic as me, they're your passport to a healthy and inexpensive diet.

Eggs, Lentils, Pork, potatoes, rice...get your spices, and explore.

Also, ditch the colas and juices. DRINK WATER! From the hose, even.

Dried beans are awesomely cheap and make a huge amount. I usually make them in the crockpot and use them in soups, sides, and as fillers all week long. Tons of protein and fiber for cheap.
Bulk grains (rolled oats, steel cut oats, quinoa, rice) are much cheaper than pre-packaged. I can buy a ton of oats for less than a dollar and eat that for breakfast every day. I also buy alot of frozen fuit to eat with my oatmeal, as you can't really tell it wasn't fresh in the hot cereal.
Soups can be made for cheap, with leftover veggies and cheaper cuts of meat.

I'm on a $50/week budget so I can really appreciate your struggle. We want to eat healthy but produce, meats, etc are the most expensive! Here are some of my tips.

Buy deli meat by the pound and freeze half. That way you always have a healthy option. Make sure to take down the frozen portion before you run out of the first batch so there's no time when you have nothing to eat! Buy what's on sale. Ham, chicken, and turkey are ideal and you can usually find store-brand meats that are quite good.

Buy on sale. See some good whole wheat bread on sale for Buy 1, Get 1 free? Buy that and freeze the extra. Your freezer is your friend!!

I also shop at the Dollar Tree a lot (any dollar store will do). They have canned veggies, among other things, which are great. If you're lucky they may have a small refrigerated section. Mine does and I can get a dozen eggs for a dollar! Can't beat that! Just watch out for the sodium content on canned anything.

Beans. Beans and rice. Beans and pasta. Beans on top of a baked potato with some low-fat cheddar cheese and salsa. Get creative

Make your own hummus to pair with cut up veggies for snacks. MUCH cheaper. All you need are garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and olive oil. Add garlic, roasted red pepper, pine nuts, if you have it on hand. Garlic is usually a staple in my hummus! Also make your own salad dressings. Combine different spices with olive oil and vinegar. Cheaper and healthier.

For salads, don't buy pre-washed and cut lettuce. Instead choose a head of iceberg lettuce or romaine and wash it and prepare yourself. Same with things like celery. Some comes washed and cut up but if you buy the whole stalks that have the leaves still attached, it's at least a dollar cheaper.

And finally- FARMER'S MARKETS! Most counties or cities will have at least one in the local area, usually on weekends. Look for one in your area and go for your produce there. It's fresher, WAY cheaper, and you're supporting local farmers.

I hope this helps a little!!! Just know that you're not the only one with this problem. I've been dealing with the same thing for about two years now :P Good luck!

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