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How To Save Money While On A New Diet Plan
A common misconception is that eating healthy means that the food you eat has to be expensive. It doesn't. By using a few of the tips contained below, people can still consume healthy, nutritious and filling meals without breaking the bank.
Choose Frozen Vegetables.
Fresh produce, especially vegetables can become expensive however, frozen alternatives to the most common types of vegetable you purchase will offer you a bigger bang for your buck, often times costing some 50% lower than fresh.
Not only are frozen vegetables more cost effective than buying fresh, frozen vegetables are also comparable nutritionally to their fresh counterparts.
Eat Oats for Breakfast.
Healthy eating, especially on a budget, is great to do when you purchase affordable food items in bulk, such as oats. Oats can make a filling, and delicious breakfast packed with nutrients and fiber that can also help reduce cholesterol while improving cardiovascular (heart) health.
Overnight oats are one of the simplest forms of breakfast that can be made with oats, simple throw some oats, milk and some fruit into a mason jar and place it in the refrigerator overnight for a healthy, filling and nutritionally balanced breakfast.
Snack on Nuts.
Another food that can be purchased in bulk to be made an affordable option is nuts. Naturally, salt-free nuts are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and healthy fats that can help improve heart health.
Nuts are also able to be used in salads and a range of dishes to add texture and flavor, from breakfast to lunch, dinner and a late night snack.
Buy Generic Products.
Most whole-grain cereals and healthy food options are available for purchase under store-brand names. Nutritionally these store brand products are held to thee exact same standard and quality as the brand names which means, they are just as healthy, at a fraction of the cost.
Buy Beans for Protein.
One of the healthiest foods to consume, at an affordable price, dried and canned beans are packed with essential nutrients, fiber and flavor, the best thing about beans (other than their cost) is that they can be used in a wide range of recipes as a main ingredients or as an add-on.
Beans contain 15 grams of protein for every 300 calories consumed, making them a great food for those wanting to eat healthily while saving money.
Meal Plan.
By planning the meals that you and your family will eat each week, you can save a small fortune at your local grocery store. By making a weekly grocery list for the meals you will eat in a week and actually sticking to it, not only will you avoid buying unhealthy foods but, you'll have a much better idea of exactly how much you'll be spending at the grocery store each week.
By following one or more of the tips above you can begin eating healthy while balancing your budget. Many grocery stores have 'bulk' options available to purchase items such as grains pulses, nuts and beans, utilize these money-saving buying options versus pre-packed food stuffs and get just as much, sometimes more, nutrition in your meals as you would buying pre-packaged.
Choose Frozen Vegetables.
Fresh produce, especially vegetables can become expensive however, frozen alternatives to the most common types of vegetable you purchase will offer you a bigger bang for your buck, often times costing some 50% lower than fresh.
Not only are frozen vegetables more cost effective than buying fresh, frozen vegetables are also comparable nutritionally to their fresh counterparts.
Eat Oats for Breakfast.
Healthy eating, especially on a budget, is great to do when you purchase affordable food items in bulk, such as oats. Oats can make a filling, and delicious breakfast packed with nutrients and fiber that can also help reduce cholesterol while improving cardiovascular (heart) health.
Overnight oats are one of the simplest forms of breakfast that can be made with oats, simple throw some oats, milk and some fruit into a mason jar and place it in the refrigerator overnight for a healthy, filling and nutritionally balanced breakfast.
Snack on Nuts.
Another food that can be purchased in bulk to be made an affordable option is nuts. Naturally, salt-free nuts are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and healthy fats that can help improve heart health.
Nuts are also able to be used in salads and a range of dishes to add texture and flavor, from breakfast to lunch, dinner and a late night snack.
Buy Generic Products.
Most whole-grain cereals and healthy food options are available for purchase under store-brand names. Nutritionally these store brand products are held to thee exact same standard and quality as the brand names which means, they are just as healthy, at a fraction of the cost.
Buy Beans for Protein.
One of the healthiest foods to consume, at an affordable price, dried and canned beans are packed with essential nutrients, fiber and flavor, the best thing about beans (other than their cost) is that they can be used in a wide range of recipes as a main ingredients or as an add-on.
Beans contain 15 grams of protein for every 300 calories consumed, making them a great food for those wanting to eat healthily while saving money.
Meal Plan.
By planning the meals that you and your family will eat each week, you can save a small fortune at your local grocery store. By making a weekly grocery list for the meals you will eat in a week and actually sticking to it, not only will you avoid buying unhealthy foods but, you'll have a much better idea of exactly how much you'll be spending at the grocery store each week.
By following one or more of the tips above you can begin eating healthy while balancing your budget. Many grocery stores have 'bulk' options available to purchase items such as grains pulses, nuts and beans, utilize these money-saving buying options versus pre-packed food stuffs and get just as much, sometimes more, nutrition in your meals as you would buying pre-packaged.