Can I really eat a healthy diet on a budget?
Yes, if you plan ahead. Planning is a big part of meal prepping, something we’ve been talking a lot about this month. Here are a few tips for saving money at the grocery store:
- Shop sales, especially when it comes to proteins and produce
- Canned foods like pumpkin, legumes, and tomatoes can be big money savers
- Frozen veggies and fruits are budget-friendly, and they have a longer shelf life than fresh
- Look for foods that pack a lot of nutrition for their cost, like potatoes, rice, oatmeal, eggs, cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and carrots
- Avoid buying foods just because they’re “healthy” – if you’re not going to eat them, they aren’t a good deal
- Buying in bulk can also be a money saver, as long as you are sure you’re going to actually use food