13 Ways to Eat Healthier on a Budget

A whopping 20 percent of Canadians can’t afford their homes according to a study released this week. And, I’m sure this statistic is comparable in the US and other developed countries right now. The report went on to state that these people frequently chose unhealthy food options because they believed them to be cheaper and felt they couldn’t afford to eat healthy. So in my effort to help everyone who is watching their money (isn’t that just about everyone these days?) I have compiled some of my favorite ways to eat healthier on a budget.

1. Double or triple your normal recipes and freeze the leftovers. You’ll dramatically cut down the cost of buying prepared and packaged foods. And, you’ll eat healthier when you’re tired or in a pinch for time.

2. Use seasonal fruits and vegetables as much as possible. When food is in season it is cheaper. Plus, you’ll be doing your part for the environment by eating more locally grown food.

3. Watch for sales. Plan your meals around some of the cheaper sale items you find.

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Lydia P.

2:55PM PDT on Apr 18, 2012

Most of us do this already. Have you seen the price of the farmer's markets lately? You're better off shopping good sales at a good produce store (often they have various fruits for 10 cents apiece). Bin items are usually not as good a deal as house-brands, and much more sanitary.