There is a huge myth to debunk out there in the Universe. Well, you are right, there are many. The one we want to focus on today though is that it is unthinkable to eat healthy on a budget.

Last week I was a guest on The Cindy Laverty Show (listen to show by clicking the arrow by the title; it’s a good one!) and we were talking everything health. Cindy asked me if eating healthy, while staying in one’s budget, is really possible. My answer is YES! and you can even eat mostly organic at the same time.

Here are some key tips that will take hardly any effort for you to put into place:

Healthology Health Tips On A Budget

1. Eat seasonally. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season. This reduces the price, they taste better, plus it is easier on the environment that they didn’t have to travel so far!
2. Get out there to your local farmer’s market. There is a great chance that you can strike up some awesome deals with the local farmers, esp if they see you on a weekly basis.
3. Shop the perimeter of a store, not the inner aisles where the expensive, processed foods are. You can get a package of decent crackers for about $3.50 where I shop and $2.50 on hummus. Spend $3.99 on a 5lb bag of organic carrots and go with that same hummus and you have enough for multiple snacks and more!
4. If you can’t buy everything organic, then go conventional for the fruits and veggies that have a thick skin, for example bananas, avocados, and watermelon.
5. Make your own snacks! Bypass all of those single-serving packages in the stores that add up quickly. Have some fun in the kitchen and put your own love into your food!
6. Buy in bulk. Get your nuts, flours, and grains from the bulk aisle. Store them in attractive glass jars at home… might as well make your pantry enticing too!
7. Meal plan! Americans waste 14% of their food on average, which can really add up to some dollars. Plan your meals, make a shopping list, go shopping when you are calm and not hungry, get in and get out.
8. Make home cookin’ fun again! When you eat most of your meals at home you not only save money, but you actually really do know what you are putting into that sexy bod of yours!

It really is as hard as you want to make it. First and foremost, you must put your health as a top priority on your list. You might as well save some moolah while you do it!

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Many blessings,
Kerry