Unfortunately, the rising food prices make it hard to eat healthy. Your paycheck is most likely not rising as fast. Worst case you’re student which makes it even harder. These 10 tips will help you eat healthy on a budget.
1.
Buy Whole Foods. Unprocessed foods are cheaper and more nutritious than
processed foods. They also give you total control over the ingredients. Avoid
anything that comes from a box 90% of the time.
2. Buy Cheap Proteins. You need 1g protein per
pound of body-weight per day to build and maintain muscle. Eating whole protein
with each meal also helps fat loss as protein has a higher thermic effect than
other foods. Keep the steaks & salmon for special occasions. Buy eggs, milk,
whey, mackerel, tuna, calves liver, frozen chicken breast, cottage cheese, …
3.
Buy Generic Food. And store brands. Raw foods like rice, pasta, eggs, milk,
cottage cheese, frozen fruits/veggies, …
4.
Buy Supplements. They’re cheap and make your life easier, however whole food is
better. You can use supplements, but make sure the bulk of your diet consists
of whole, unprocessed foods.
5.
Buy in Bulk. Especially when you have promos running. Foods like pasta, rice
and oats are easy to stockpile. If they’re on sale, buy as much as you can
afford & store to last you until the next sale.
6.
Buy In Season Fruits & Veggies. Food grown in season tastes better and is
cheaper. Root vegetables in the Winter. Apples & squash in the Fall.
Broccoli & berries in the Summer. To know the season of veggies and fruits check this article: Fruits & Veggies: When are they in season ?
