Just like everything else these days, the price of food is skyrocketing. That can make it more challenging to eat healthily. It is no secret that healthier food tends to be more expensive than processed or junk foods, but don't let that steer you away from eating cleaner. There are ways to save money and stay on budget while still eating healthy, and maintaining a nutritious lifestyle. Of all the things we can choose to give up during this tough economy, our health should not be one of them. It is more important than ever.
Plan Your Meals
Planning your meals for the week is key to staying on budget.
Plan out what you want to cook and what meals you want to make for the week, so that way when you go to the grocery store, you don't buy things you don't need.
Stick to the Grocery List
Don't overbuy or purchase items that you really don't need. It is easy to get tempted by the latest sale or by a fancy display, but don't let yourself stray from your list.
Cook at Home
Cooking at home saves you more money than going out to eat at a restaurant. By cooking at home, you also know exactly what's going into what you're cooking as opposed to what additives might be at a restaurant.
Eat Your Leftovers
Cooking at home saves you more money than going out to eat at a restaurant. By cooking at
home, you also know exactly what's going into what you're cooking as opposed to what additives might be at a restaurant.
Never Shop While You Are Hungry Shopping while hungry is one of the worst things you can do when trying to eat healthily and stay on a budget. When shopping hungry, you tend to overbuy or buy items you don't need, you just want at the moment.
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Clip Coupons and Look for Deals
This one seems obvious but it is important to take the time to clip or download coupons and keep them organized. Clipping coupons you find from newsletters or magazines can be extremely useful when saving trying to save money while shopping. Most grocery stores also have online apps that you can sign up for and download coupons to your phone to also save money. Lastly, buy in bulk, which can always shave a few dollars off your purchase.
