Tips on How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
When you are in a tight budget, preparing healthy meals on a regular basis can be quite challenging. First of all, it can be quite expensive, especially if you’re not wise in buying fresh produce. When you’re cutting calories, it is not always easy to cut on the costs. But with proper planning and a little bit of creativity, you’ll be able to maintain a healthy diet that is budget friendly and good on the tummy. Let me share to you some tips on how you can eat healthy on a budget.
1. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh produce are much more affordable and healthier than pre-cut and canned ones. Sugar, salt and other preservatives are added to fruits and vegetables that have been canned to improve its taste and prolong its shelf life. Yes, you have to do more prep work if you buy fresh produce, but it can save you money and you’ll be able to get more nutrients.
2. Eat less meat. Most people, especially Americans eat more meat than they need which often result in obesity. Meats are delicious but very pricey, and not no to mention loaded with saturated fat. We need to eat …