Shopping list ideas and Budget saving tips
Make a shopping list including:
- Produce
- Meat and Fish
- Frozen Foods
- Canned goods
- Spices
- Any other products you can think of!
Saving Money on Healthy Eating
It's normal to feel a change in your budget when making big changes for your health. Eating healthier doesn't have to be more expensive! Here are some helpful ways to save:
Avoid waste
- Buy frozen organic vegetables: They have a longer shelf life and can be used as needed.
- Plan ahead to avoid spontaneous buys: This helps prevent food from going to waste.
- Store fresh herbs and veggies in water in your fridge: This prolongs shelf life.
- Maximize each ingredient: Use each ingredient in as many ways as possible and consume the oldest food first.
- Eat the foods you buy: Don't let them go to waste.
Do it Yourself
- Make your own salad dressing: It's healthier and more cost-effective than store-bought options.
- Ferment foods: Making fermented foods at home is simple and cost-effective, and they offer additional health benefits.
- Learn how to make gluten-free bread: Save money on expensive gluten-free products by baking them at home or opting for whole, unprocessed alternatives.
- Grow vegetables from scraps: Start an herb garden or grow lettuce using scraps for free and nutritious foods.
Go with what you have
- Make a list of what you already have at home: Before going grocery shopping, assess what you already have to avoid unnecessary purchases.
- Use what you have to create your meal plan: Utilize foods with a long shelf life, such as broths, dry quinoa, canned tomatoes, etc.
Try local produce and meats
- Go to the farmer's market: Farmer's markets often offer cheaper and organic options.
- Consider CSA boxes: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes allow you to eat local and in-season produce.
- Explore local meat shops: Local meat shops often provide great deals on high-quality meats.
Remember that you may be spending more at first to adjust to a new lifestyle, but you can also cut costs in other areas. Evaluate other expensive habits, such as buying morning coffee or doughnuts. You may find that your new eating style is more affordable than you think!