....But first a reminder, Freebie Friday the free peds nutrition consults will be held from 9:30-2PM on Friday the 22nd of August, Hope you can make it!.  Sorry, I didn't realize that alot of the kids would be back in school  that week when I set the date.

 

Okay this weeks blog topic is how to eat healthy on a budget in easy steps.

 

#1. Do not leave home without a list and adhere strictly to that list!

Most budgets are blown by impulse buys not "healthy" foods, and all manner of stores encourage this behavior so you have to be relentless about remaining on purpose.

 

#2. Watch for specials and coupons and sign up for special offers. Just as I do monthly most major stores and chains offer weekly specials and discounts which make sense if they are things your family uses. Locally grown in season produce in usually way healthier and more of a bargain than out of season or shipped produce.  Also check out farmer's market and coops for great deals on locally grown and organic produce.  Once the ingrediants are in your environment you will save tons of money by eating at home more...it's also way healthier!

 

#3. Avoid processed, value-added foods such as lunchmeats, and packaged foods which are full of sodium and sugar, empty of nutrients and cost more than simple healthier foods.

 

#4. Stock up on staple foods like: whole grain flours, pasta and rice to stretch your dollars, create inexpensive meals, and save unnecessary trips to the grocery store, use store coupons for staples and buy when prices are low as they can be stored for up to a year.

 

#5. Eat a healthy snack before going grocery shopping to help eliminate temptation and leave the children at home.

 

#6. Compare packages and weights before buying, especially for canned items volumes can be deceptive.  Store brands such as whole foods 365 is a great way to buy healthier staples at reasonable prices.

 

#7. Use coupons for items you already buy.  Coupons are not a savings if you overbuy with them.  Coupons can save some shoppers up to 20% of their total grocery bill which means more funds for organic meats and vegetables.

 

#8. If you can't afford organic buy the foods that really matter. See my article "Is organic really better "for tips.

 

#9. Don't waste food.  If you make a healthy meal freeze the leftovers you don't use within 24 hours for another meal.  It saves money, and the nutritive content of the food while also limiting bacterial and mold contamination.

 

#10. Replace some meat meals with lower cost bean or pasta or ethic meals.  Vegan meals are much less expensive than meat meals have more vitamins and minerals and are much friendlier to the planet and your pocketbook.

 

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