How to get affordable nutrition
1. Whenever possible, buy fruit and vegetables that are locally
grown and produced. If you live in a big city, try to visit the
farmer's market. If you live in the country, find local suppliers.
2. Understand that food product 'bargins' may not be a real deal
at all. A longer shelf life translates into lower prices, but at
what cost to your body?
3. Prepare in advance. When we sa it costs more to eat healthy,
it doesn't just mean price point. Convenience and time saving is
a big part of the equation that figures into the final cost.
4. Shop more often for the perishables. This can be time-consuming,
but the pay-off of getting something fresh rather than a week old
is worth it. The nutrition that's lost in fruits nd vegetables over
time on a shelf is astonishing.
5. Frozen meals are not cheaper. Believe it or not, you can buy
a couple of fresh vegetables nd grill some lean meat or fish for
about the same cost as a frozen dinner.
6. Go nuts. Shop for fresh, preferably raw nuts. They're filling,
delicious, and they beat any other snack hands down.
7. Re-prioritise. You may have to put in a little more time or,
in some cases.
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