{"id":1036,"date":"2023-09-27T09:46:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.medicalfitnessnetwork.org\/?p=1036"},"modified":"2023-09-26T08:38:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T15:38:14","slug":"eating-healthy-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/all-mfn\/eating-healthy-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Healthy on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you have a hard time eating healthy because you\u2019re on a tight budget? \u00a0Use the following tips to eat healthy and save money:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat at home more often<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Make healthy snacks at home and take them with you<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pack a lunch most days of the week<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Make healthy meals in large portions and freeze leftovers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Shopping techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Make a shopping list for this week\u2019s meals and stick to the list<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Don\u2019t go shopping when you\u2019re hungry!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shop for most of your food around the perimeter of the store to avoid the more costly, processed foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Look for deals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Browse your local stores to see who offers the best deals on your favorite, healthy products<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Search the newspaper for coupons<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Compare the per unit price between brands and different sized packages<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Choose generic if possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Buy in bulk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Look for deals on pre-bagged, bulk fruits and veggies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Purchase sale priced lean meats in bulk and freeze what you don\u2019t plan to use in 5 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Stock up on sale priced whole grain crackers and cereals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Most stores offer a discount on milk if you buy 2 gallons at a time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Go Frozen!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Stock up on sale priced frozen meals (Kashi, Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, Smart Ones)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Buy a wide variety of frozen veggies.\u00a0 They are just as healthy as fresh veggies but they\u2019re cheaper and last longer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Purchase frozen lean meats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Do your own prep work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Buy whole fruits and veggies and do the cutting and peeling yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Shred a block of reduced fat cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Remove skin from chicken breasts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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