There are a LOT of excuses that I get for why people can't eat healthy. One of the number one excuses is that eating healthy is too expensive. I get it, a lot of fresh fruits and veggies, especially organic ones CAN be expensive. But, there are ways to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Here are my tips for how to eat healthy and save money, I hope they help!
1. Eat more meatless meals. Am I suggesting you go vegan? Hey, if you want to, go for it! I am saying that meat is EXPENSIVE... and since I only recommend buying organic meat (do some research... and you'll want only organic too) then it gets REALLY expensive... meatless meals are CHEAP and easy! Beans, rice and potatoes are ridiculously cheap. Last night I made stuffed potatoes... they were stuffed with a can of beans, a can of diced tomatoes, and a can of corn, plus spices and a little avocado. The most expensive thing there was the avocado, otherwise that was a ridiculously cheap, easy, and healthy meal for me and my hubby.
2. Buy frozen fruits and veggies. Yes, fresh greens are awesome and super good for you. They can also be expensive. I buy frozen fruits and veggies more often than fresh and they go a long way.
3. Buy store brand foods. You can get an entire box of whole grain pasta that will feed a whole family for less than $.70 at Walmart. Awesome!
4. Eat seasonally. Have you seen how expensive berries get in the winter?? It's nuts! Eat whatever is in season and you'll save!
5. Shop around. Some stores have cheaper fruits and veggies, others have cheaper canned goods. Know where to go to get the best savings.
6. Eat locally. Check out your local farmers market for sweet deals--usually foods that are about to go bad you can buy super cheap and freeze for later.
7. Don't buy EVERYTHING organic. Check out this list of the dirty dozen and buy those things organic if possible. Foods that need to be peeled typically don't need to be organic.
8. Grow your own fruits and veggies! Grow your own herbs! You just have to buy the seeds and you're all set!
9. Make more things from scratch. Don't buy pre-chopped fruits and veggies. Make your own hummus. Grate your own cheese. Yes, it takes longer, but anything that you buy where someone had to do work for you is going to be more expensive!
Rachel Ngom is a Lifestyle, Nutrition, Fitness Coach and Entrepreneur who utilizes her background in collegiate sports and nutrition to help her clients achieve success! It is her passion to help you know what it feels like to THRIVE from the inside out and to live the life of your dreams! Get started today with her FREE Flat Belly in 7 Days Eating Plan at http://fitandfabulouswithrachel.com/free-7-day-flat-belly-diet-guide
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