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#2 Remember, there’s no place like home. Now you might think the other problem with a bacon cheeseburger is the bacon. Again, the problem here is not necessarily the fat, but the nitrates. You can avoid the nitrates by purchasing natural, nitrate free bacon. In health food stores, you’ll find that natural and organic meats are extraordinarily expensive. But, if you seek out local farmers and buy in bulk directly from the source, you can save a great deal of money and avoid the hormone and antibiotics found in grocery store meats. Grass fed meat is your best bet, health wise. This strategy will involve an up front cost for purchasing a deep freeze, but in the long run is worth it. You can also purchase eggs and dairy products directly from local farmers. The taste of farm fresh food can’t be beat. #3 Stock up. Take the time once a week to make a homemade stock. A good stock
is an excellent source of nutrients and can be a base throughout
the week for inexpensive soups and sauces. Use stock instead of
water for making delicious rice. You can also freeze some of the
stock for later use. If you make a beef or chicken stock, you can
shred the meat and use it later for enchiladas, soups, stews and
more. Beef, chicken, vegetable or fish stock is truly a cheap and
healthy food. For good stock recipes, pick up a copy of Nourishing
Traditions or the Whole Foods Market Cookbook. The FDA’s Food Pyramid may leave a lot to be desired, but
Uncle Sam got at least one thing right, eat your fruits and veggies!
Filling up on healthy fruits and vegetables during the day will
help you to get the nutrients you need and prevent you from reaching
for empty calorie foods like Ding Dongs. Veggies are cheaper than
meat, so in your main dishes, pump up the vegetables and cut down
on the meat. Save money by purchasing seasonal fruits and vegetables.
One conundrum for health and budget conscious shoppers is whether
or not to purchase organic produce or cheap conventional produce.
The Environmental Working Group puts out a shopping guide that shows
you which produce is higher in pesticides and other nasty stuff
and worth shelling out the dough for organic. You’ll be happy
to know that you can pick up some tasty and healthy conventially
produced food for cheap, such as onions, garlic and squash. Organic
is pricey. Only buy what you have to. Also, consider joining a local
CSA and you’ll have organic, farm fresh fruits and vegetables
for your family every week for much of the year. Even if you are an excellent planner and are purchasing most of your meat, dairy items and veggies locally, invariably you will find that you do still need some items from the grocery store. Unfortunately healthier items can be more expensive than hydrogenated Jiffy peanut butter or a nice cheap can of Spam. Health food stores in particular can be quite pricey. Always check the sale flyers and plan your menus around the weekly sales. Purchase extra quantities of pantry items on sale. Be aware that sometimes brand name items, even on sale, can still be more expensive than generic brands. Shopping the bulk section of health food stores can be a good way of saving money on healthy foods such as whole grains, nuts and legumes. Maple syrup and honey can often times be purchased in bulk on the cheap as well. Budget conscious shoppers can be health conscious as well. With
some planning and a little extra effort, you can make cheap food
healthy for your family! Comment
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