Monday, February 18, 2013

How to Eat a Healthy Meal That is Cheap

Have you ever gone through a drive - through and known that you should be eating healthier?  I know I have lots of times.  It is so quick and cheap!  One day I was watching Biggest Loser and found out that it isn't hard to eat healthy on quickly and on a  budget.  I can't wait to share it with you how to do it, so let's begin.

Step 1: Go to the Grocery Store.  Go to your local grocery store when you have 15 minutes to spare.  Have a budget when you go shopping and don't go above it.  For example have a $70 weekly limit per person.  You'll be surprised with what you can do. Processed foods may be cheap, but never buy them or bleached flour products.  Stick to whole wheat products.  Buy organic foods too.

Step 2: Put it Up.  After you get home put your groceries away.  This helps keep things organized and clean.

Step 3: Cook it.  When you're ready to cook grab your ingredients and recipe, if you need one.  Then wash your hands and if you are cooking with fruits and/or vegetables wash them very good with a vegetable/fruit wash. Follow your recipe and eat up.  When you want to save more time, cook for the week.  After the food cools put it into separate Tupperware containers and into the fridge.  Try to have a container for each day of the week. (Some food can be wrapped in tinfoil)

Step 4: Warm it and Eat it:  Now when you're hungry and need something fast heat up your food and enjoy or put it in a thermos and take it with you.  If it doesn't need heating then grab it and go. 

By following these simple steps you can become healthier in days. You can avoid fast food stops when you're on the go and stick to a healthy diet.

 
 Below are some websites with cheap and healthy meals:



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