PREPARING MEALS AND HEALTHY RECIPES
WHEN YOU JUST DON’T HAVE THE MONEY
Eating healthy doesn't have to cost a fortune. There's absolutely no reason to spend lots of money on fancy food. Get the basics and go from there. Chicken, rice, potatoes, and vegetables don't cost a lot of money. You don't have to buy "organic," or "gluten-free," or "free-range" unless you really want to.
It may be tempting to spend money on cheap snacks like Twinkies, but those dollars would be better spent on whole food that will keep you healthy and feeling full, like apples or tomatoes. If you stop spending money on snacks, chips, sodas, or restaurant food, you'll be surprised how much is left over for you to spend on better food at the store.
When you go to the store, be smart. Purchase frozen vegetables so you can make them when you want. Buy sale items, check out farmers markets so you can haggle prices, and concentrate on the outside of the grocery store to avoid the overly processed foods found in the middle aisles. Limit your purchases to dairy, meat, and produce.
Yep, it's going to take a little more work on your part; there's just no getting around that. But with a little extra time, you're going to feel and look a whole lot better.
Invest in some protein powder. If you do the right shopping, you can turn a jug of protein into snacks that cost a dollar or two per serving. A proteinshake can help you get enough protein and will take care of one of those pesky meals that may be difficult to schedule. Throw a scoop into a shaker and you have yourself a meal you can take with you everywhere. Plus, you can bake with it to make delicious protein-packed muffins, pancakes, and other baked goods.
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