Think it’s impossible toeat healthyon a budget?
All it takes is a good plan and a willingness to get creative.
Shop your pantry first.
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“Less food wasted means more money saved!”
Buy in bulk.
One bag of dried beans costs the same as a can and makes four times as much.
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Plus, you could control the amount of salt you use, keeping the sodium down.
Cook more at home.
Swap meat with plant proteins.
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“Replacing meat with plant proteins is another way to save money and improve health,” says Young.
Plant protein sources are inexpensive, easy to prepare, and offer a lot in the way of nutrition.
And a bonus, you’ll get fiber which you would not get in meat."
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Shop frozen and canned.
“There is a misconception that fresh produce is the only ‘healthy’ kind.
Pro tip: make a run at purchase frozen and canned produce without sauces or added sodium.”
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Repurpose leftovers.
“So many people waste food by not using their leftovers,” says Goodson.
Have some strips of beef left over?
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Make quesadillas with whole wheat tortillas and mozzarella cheese.
Have bottom-of-the-pot veggies left?
Throw them into spaghetti sauce to amp up the nutrients of your pasta.
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Is your fruit on its last fresh leg?
Blend it into a smoothie with milk and yogurt.
Using what you have left can help you save at meal time."
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Implement the “plan-over.”
“You’ll save money by eating the leftovers rather than letting them go to waste.”
Add in a variety of grains.
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Reach for eggs.
I love keeping eggs in my fridge for an easy and healthy protein source.
When I have time, I hard boil half a dozen for a good-for-you grab-and-go option too."
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Buy produce in season.
Plan your meals.
“The importance of meal planning can’t be overstated,” says Lorencz.
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Give it a go yourself with thisOne Full Week of Easy Meals you could Make at Home.
Be a little flexible.
Here are30 Simple Tricks to Make Your Produce Last Longer.
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Store your produce correctly.
Plus cut down on food waste."
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