Probably everyone who once started eating right, soon realized that the cost of such food is higher than the more familiar. And then, calculating the budget for the month, made the disappointing conclusion that a healthy lifestyle he simply can’t afford. On the one hand, this is true: the prices of healthy foods are sometimes two or three times higher than the standard ones. On the other hand, however, do not despair. There are a few ways that you can start eating right without harming your wallet.
Make a nutrition plan
This tip may seem trivial and obvious to you, but oddly enough, it is very effective. If you plan all of your food shopping at least a couple of weeks in advance, you can, firstly, pick up the products for a specific amount, and secondly, – have a better idea of what money will be spent and on what.
And it is better to make a plan, based on what kind of dishes you are going to cook. This way you can be sure that all the products you buy will go to waste and will not go bad. It is better to prepare a lot of simple dishes that do not require a lot of ingredients.
Reduce the number of snacks
Of course, you do not need to categorically exclude snacks from your diet. But it is worth understanding that even some fruit bars cannot replace a full breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sometimes you want something tasty, and it seems that such a little thing is not very expensive, but if you systematically allow yourself this, then in the expense line will be added a couple of zeros. Try to eat only what you need. And if you are planning to eat some snacks (for example if you will be enjoying eSports betting or the “Game of Thrones” series, whatever), try to choose healthy snacks which do not contain much sugar.
Use more cheap proteins
Many people are very fond of well-cooked meat. However, it, unfortunately, takes a lot of money to cook steaks. You can certainly indulge from time to time, but for everyday meals, it’s better to opt for chicken and eggs. And once or twice a week you can also make a “vegetarian day”. You’ll see: it will have a positive effect on your budget.
Find tasty substitutes for your favourite foods
We all have emotional attachments to certain foods. You can not completely deprive yourself of your favourite foods – this, first, requires a lot of willpower, and secondly, negatively affects the mood in general. Such strict prohibitions most often end in nervous breakdowns and eating everything and more.
And the most important thing to remember is that healthy nutrition is not boring. Yes, this planning may seem tedious at first, but proper frugal eating will certainly have a positive effect on your well-being, mood, health, and even your wallet in the long run.