Hi UOH friends!!
Under One Hour has generously invited me to write a guest post for healthy eating on a budget. For those of you who don’t know, I am a Registered Dietitian and yoga instructor with a blog over at www.lifenutritionyoga.blogspot.com. I love creating inexpensive, tasty, and healthy meals, which is why I’m here today. Let’s get started, shall we?!
First things first, set your budget. Like many other things in life, it is good to have a plan and budget before you get to the store. Look online at store ads to see what’s on sale and compare it with what your family eats (food thrown away is wasted money and resources, so be sure to eat what you buy).
Next, make a list with your family and be sure to have a snack before going to the store. It is much more tempting to buy food when you are hungry.
When you get to the store, search for the deals. Things like a reduced price produce cart are always a good find, just make sure to use those items first because they might spoil quicker. Also, stick to your list, making only select exceptions.
Finally, for a touch of variety and fun, each week, buy at least one fruit or vegetable that you have never tried. Special produce can be a bit more expensive, but when you buy small quantities of it every now and then, it allows different nutrients into your diet as well as new flavors and variety! Remember, it can take up to 15 tries before someone likes a food, so if a new food doesn’t take right away, try preparing it differently another time.
For instance, have you ever tried purple Cauliflower?
Thanks again to Under One Hour for letting me write this guest post. I hope the information helps the next time you go to the grocery store. Be sure to check out my blog at www.lifenutritionyoga.blogspot.com
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