Zoey Perry believed it would be costly when she initially chose to embrace better eating.
She says, “I always thought eating healthy meant spending a fortune on elegant ingredients.” Zoey found, though, that healthy food doesn’t have to be expensive with some imagination and preparation.
clever shopping advice
Rule number one for Zoey is Always shop with a list, she advises. She adheres to her list and plans her meals for the week as impulse purchases mount rapidly. She also buys in bulk for beans, rice, and oats, basic pantries.
Another rather cheap victory is seasonal produce. “It tastes better and is less expensive,” Zoey notes. She looks for seasonal fresh fruits and veggies from her neighborhood farmers’ market, usually more reasonably priced than store-bought choices.
Reasonable Dinner Plans
Breakfast for Zoey is overnight oats. “It’s so reasonably priced and simple,” she says. Before letting it chill overnight, she stirs oats with almond milk, peanut butter, a teaspoon of chia seeds. She tops it first thing in the morning with fresh fruit to start her day satisfactorially.
Zoey prefers her Budget-Friendly Veggie Chili for dinner. “It’s loaded with taste and protein,” she notes. Made from frozen vegetables, chopped tomatoes, and canned beans, this filling barely costs a few bucks.
Reducing Expenses, Not Dietary Value
Also advised by Zoey is avoiding food waste. She said, “Your best friend is leftovers.” She makes a frittata from last night’s roasted vegetables or toss them into a salad for lunch.
Her last tip is “Healthy eating is about maximizing what you have,” Zoey notes. It simply has to work for you; it doesn’t have to be fancy.
