Tips For Eating Healthy While Keeping to a Budget

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Have you noticed that your food shopping expenses have been increasing since the pandemic started? Supermarkets have been charging more for produce and meat, and eating healthily has become harder if we want to keep costs down. But, there are ways to still eat healthily and stay in budget. Here’s how to do it.

Eat Less Meat

Meat lovers can’t go completely meat-free, but you can still enjoy meat, just less often. Swapping one or two meat meals a week for vegetarian options can save you lots of money.

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Frozen Fish

Buying frozen options can save you money and it increases your options when it comes to fish. Try and get packages with individually wrapped portions, so you can just defrost what you want at the time.

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Use What’s in Your Fridge

A lot of the produce we buy ends up being thrown away, so next time you whip up a meal, use the vegetables in your fridge to make stir-fries, soups, omelets, and fried rice.

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Frozen Produce

Frozen produce has the same and sometimes even more nutrients than fresh fruits and vegetables, and it’s a lot cheaper. Use frozen vegetables for pasta, soups, stir-fries, and casseroles. Pro-tip – seasonal fruits can be stored in the freezer to prolong it’s shelf life.

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