At the checkout line, I was behind a guy about 60 years old, 25 pounds overweight, but he didn't look too unhealthy.
We both had full carts, but when I reviewed his food selection, I felt worried for him. Everything was a high-carbohydrate, processed food.
- Ice Cream
- Chips
- White Bread
- Juice
- Etc., etc.
And then the kicker. The cost of his full grocery cart = $59.
The cost of my full grocery cart = $143.
My lineup:
- Salmon
- Broccoli
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Apples
- Berries
- Cherries
- Yams
- Asparagus
- Etc, Etc.
Recently I was asked how to eat healthy if your budget is limited. And frankly, I didn't know. I don't cap my food spending, but I know I don't waste money on anything else...and I don't have to commute so I don't need to buy gas. So I buy the highest quality food I can afford.
But do you have any tips to help out my reader that wanted to know how to eat healthy on a budget?
If you do, send me an email...
We appreciate any help you have,
CB
Buying fruits and vegetables at "Farmers Markets" or Fruit and Vegetable stores helps cut the cost on things like that, plus eggs which I get for $1 (US). It's also a lot fresher and just better than what I find at the supermarket.
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