Foods to eat on a Budget
What can i eat on a Budget?
Foods on a Budget
If you are new to shopping or wanting to change your diet towards a more whole food approach we often misunderstand how to shop on a budget and assume buying healthy is going to be expensive. Well… I’m happy to say you are wrong!
Today I share with you what foods to buy when you are tight on a budget. It can be hard figuring out what foods to add to your meal plan. This is especially true when you are trying to eat healthy, and not rely on a lot of processed foods. Here are some of the healthiest foods that will also work great with a smaller food budget.
These are just a few...
Oats
One of the best foods to enjoy on a tight budget is oats. You don’t want to buy the packets of oatmeal that has already been flavored, but instead get the container of oats. They are simple to cook, and you would just flavor them how you want.
Eggs
Eggs can also be an excellent choice when you are on a budget. Eggs go a long way, and there are so many different ways to use them. Make scrambled eggs, boil eggs to top avocado toast or salads, make a quiche to feed the family, or save them for baking purposes.
Beans, Lentils, Rice, and Pasta
When it comes to pantry staples, pasta, rice, beans, and lentils are the way to go. These last a long time and work great as filler in many of your healthy meals. Just remember to get them pre-processed, so beans in bags that need to be soaked, rice that you would rinse before using, pasta that has not been already prepared with seasonings or sauces.
Potatoes
Looking for more carbs? Get potatoes! A bag of potatoes is very inexpensive and they go a long way. Mashed potatoes, potato salad, roasted potatoes, breakfast potatoes, the options are endless.
For Meat- Eaters
Canned Tuna and Salmon
If you don’t follow a plant -based diet, this is a good way to still get some animal protein.Skip the tuna and salmon in the seafood section of your grocery store, and instead consider getting the canned version. While a little higher in sodium, they are very inexpensive and are easy to use in salads and other dishes. Be sure to look “Dolphin FREE” cans.
Chicken Breast
For poultry and meat, the most affordable option is with chicken breasts. You can get a big bag of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the freezer section of your grocery store, and per pound it is a very affordable price. The frozen chicken breasts are great because you can pull out just what you need, and save the rest.
Foods That You Can Stretch
Lastly, consider some foods that you can stretch for multiple meals and recipes, such as hummus and Greek yogurt. These types of foods have multiple purposes, such as using hummus to dip your veggies, spread on a sandwich, use to top a Greek-style bowl.
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