Healthy Eating on a Budget

Grocery shopping on a budget can be difficult - especially when trying to make healthy choices.  Sometimes it can seem easier and less expensive to buy a cheap, processed meal (or swing through you local drive-through) than to plan a healthy, quality meal.  But with these tips, you can balance health and budget.

• Set aside time to clip coupons and plan weekly meals and snacks.  This allows you to take advantage of items on sale and make the most of what you buy so nothing goes to waste.
• Always have a list when you grocery shop and don't go when you're hungry!!!
• Buy nonperishable items in bulk (especially when they're on sale) and buy generic.  This can add up to a lot of savings.
• Cook larger portions of healthy dinners and freeze the leftovers for another day.
• Experiment with marinades and spices to add variety to easy, inexpensive dishes like chicken, potatoes, soup, pasta or rice.
• Make it a priority to keep fresh fruits and vegetables in the house and incorporate them into your meals.