Healthy diet on a low budget

        Sometimes, our budget is not in its best form and we have to face many challenges. Most of them are causes by grocery shopping and meal planning. It becomes even trickier when you don’t have that much money to spend but you still want to eat healthy.

In order to survive such tough times, there are some tips that you can follow:

Prefer cheap cuts of meat

        You shouldn’t think about purchasing low quality meat but the cuts that are more affordable to you. This way, even when you are on a very tight budget, you can enjoy meat. For instance, you can try chicken thighs this time instead of chicken breasts. In addition, you can also try different methods of cooking that costs less.

If you really cannot live without meat, you can simply learn how to survive cheaper cuts. It will be difficult at first but eventually, will come on terms with it.

You don’t need to go to an expert for advice because everything that you need to know, you can find it online.

Embrace beans and grains

        Actually, whole grains and beans like brown rice, freekeh, and quinoa are not only affordable but they also make a tasty way to stay healthy without worrying about your budget.

        In order to stretch the meat, you can simply use black beans. In only fifteen dollars, you can get the necessary ingredients for making chili which will be sufficient enough for a person, ten meals. You can even make turkey burgers using ground turkey and black beans.

        Whole grains have the capability of bulking up a meal and making it more filling. Generally, they are on a more affordable side. Purchase a whole pack of wheat berries along with wheat couscous before cooking it and freezing it. You can freeze it single portions for using it in various soups and salads whenever you need. When you want to feel fuller for a long time, you can always use whole grains.

Prep and plan meals ahead

        Whether it is all about vegetables for the week or the breakfast for tomorrow, preparing the food in advance is like taking a precise step in the right direction. Furthermore, it is a very good way of making sure that you are eating what you are storing in the fridge and minimizing waste.

        You should be spending some time planning all of your meals for the week on every other weekend. In order to make this whole process more effective, you should also be accustomed to eat leftovers. It not only saves your money but reduces that waste as well.

        If I talk about myself, I can easily prepare two meals on the Sunday night, pack them up and set for dinner and lunch for rest of the week. This strategy works only when you don’t mind eating almost the exact same thing every day. You can even take a day off and go outside to eat but maintain this routine if you can.