Come January most of us are quite broke, supermarket offers are few and far between, but we do know we want to eat better. it’s just that our wallets have been so stretched we can’t afford to splash out on expensive super foods, healthy eating plans or body boosting juices. However, you really don’t have to spend a fortune to eat healthier it’s just a simple matter of knowing what to look for.
Bigger Portions Aren’t Necessarily Better
When it comes to the number of calories in something compared to the amount of calories per dollar, it may not always be smart to always go for quantity over quality. We’re not saying that you should cut everything unhealthy from your diet, or start looking up courses at
holistic nutrition schools but paying lots more attention to food labels helps. Instead, look to eat nutrient dense foods that may be pricier but will keep you fuller for longer which means you won’t end up buying extra snacks.
Vegetable Prices Vary So Shop Around
Making sure that you’re getting your five a day regularly is super critical to maintaining a healthy, balanced diet. Depending on where you get, your veggies you could be missing out on a great deal or paying far more than you need to. Don’t always choose the warmth and convenience of the store over freshly picked produce as often prices are much lower and you’ll be able to buy in bulk while supporting local businesses. Vary your vegetable intake by eating raw, cooked and even frozen vegetables as they still retain plenty of natural goodness.
Don’t Be Chicken When Choosing Meat
One of the ways to save money but still enjoy a protein rich diet is to experiment with different cuts. Don’t be afraid to try different meats, even game, then for example, choose a leaner cut like flank, chuck or round instead of your usual rib or sirloin. Chicken is still relatively good value, but if you want to save a little extra, then turkey is a great alternative as well as being the healthier choice. Eggs are also a fantastic source of protein, as well as being relatively inexpensive and you can fry them, scramble them, pop them in an omelet, add them to a salad or even mix boiled eggs into pasta.
Mix Up Your Fruit Bowl
You’ll often hear people bemoaning the price of fruit in your local store as it does seem to increase somewhat regularly. However, fruit prices depend on some factors including season, growing origin, consumer demand and even the weather. Look for fruit that’s grown locally, is in season and not ‘in vogue’ for example exotic fruits such as mangoes are quite pricey so you may want to wait until they aren’t as popular. Even though you may think it’s just liquid watermelon is nutritionally rich and’s also a healthy, refreshing snack.
Bulk Up Food With Nuts And Grains
Don’t forget to snack smart by buying nuts, seeds and oats as a handful of nuts as a mid morning pick me up will boost energy and concentration. Oats are a versatile food and can be used as a yogurt topping, in bowls of steaming breakfast porridge or baked as flapjacks for a delicious low-calorie treat.
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