Many people believe that eating healthy is expensive as the “healthy foods” that come to mind are specialty juices, supplements, organic foods, and protein powders/bars. But, you don’t need to eat these items to be healthy. There are tons of ways to make healthy eating cost-effective and here are a few to get you started.
Check Your Pantry & Fridge
The best way to save money on groceries is to use what you already have. Check your pantry and fridge for fruits, veggies, and dry items. Then, make recipes with these ingredients.
Meal & Snack Prep List
After you search your pantry and fridge, make a list of the snacks and meals you want to have for the week. This way when you go to the store, you’ll only by what you need and no extra items which add up quickly.
Go Beyond Organic
Organic doesn’t mean healthier, but it does translate into more money. Fruits and vegetables with thick skins are fine to buy in the regular produce section.
Modify Recipes
Work with what you already have and if the recipe calls for a protein like chicken, but you have tofu that needs to be used, swap it for the chicken. This can be done with most proteins. The same principle can be used for fresh and dried herbs—if a recipe calls for fresh herbs, you can use a smaller portion of the dried herbs instead.
