Healthy Eating on a Budget
Eating healthy when money is tight can be challenging, especially if you are living with a costly condition like diabetes.
Beans
Beans aren't the finest of foods, but guess what they are some of the cheapest finds in the grocery store.
When it comes to saving money at the grocery store, planning ahead is essential.
Plan your meals
Buy seasonal produce
If you can, it's a great idea to grow your own
produce
or join a community garden.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
are the most frequently consumed canned vegetable in the American diet.
Broccoli
Steam broccoli florets and served alongside cooked lean meat, or throw them into a stir fry
Brown rice
Brown rice. Rice, while delicious, can sometimes just be empty calories.
Check for deals
Go through the ads before you shop and be flexible about your planned meals for the week.
Vegetables
Fresh vegetables and fruit are usually less expensive when they are in season.