How To Eat Healthy on a Budget

1. Go meatless for 1 meal per day.

• Remember beans are more carbohydrates than protein so don't pair that with rice. Make sure you have some healthy fat and veggies with that.

2. Use your smartphone.

• Download apps that allow you to use coupons in your favorite stores.
• Look at flyers while in the store to see what is on sale.  Don't have a smartphone check them out on your computer before going.

3. Pickup meat when it is close to expiring.

• This is a good time to buy grass fed and organic meats at a bargain.  Most stores normally mark them down to get rid of them.
• If the meat isn't mark down, you can ask whether it can be marked down because it is due to expire.

4. Opt for frozen or canned vegetables.

• They tend to be cheaper than fresh. 
• Make sure the canned veggies you get are in a BPA free can.

5. Shop in the bulk section.

• You can save on spices, nuts, seeds, beans, baking flours, herbs and other items because you can just get what you need.

Have you used these tips?  What other tips have you used to save so you can eat healthy on a budget.