Eat Well. Spend Less

Healthy Eating on a Budget

Many of us have dealt with the issue of having to choose between paying more to eat healthy or saving money by choosing the less nutritious route. Unfortunately, this battle between our pockets and our health tends to happens more often than it should. Making the effort to eat a healthy, well-rounded diet can sometimes be more than we bargained for. However, it is still very possible to do so without having to spend a ton of cash. If you would like to figure out ways to maintain a healthy diet while staying within your budget, take a look at these few tips that may be useful for you.

1. 1. Make a List and Stick to It

Before heading out to do your grocery shopping, take a few moments to figure out what exactly it is that you will need. Include all details such as quantities, sizes, flavors, etc. You can even make a list of the meals you plan to prepare during the week and what you’ll need for those. This way when you get to the store, you leave only with what you need.

2. Eat Before You Shop

This one ties in well with the previous tip. When we go grocery shopping on an empty stomach, our hunger and taste buds tend to do more of the selecting rather than our list. To ensure that you don’t make any impulse purchases, be sure to eat something before heading out to the store or consider bring along a snack.

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