One of the most popular complaints about eating healthy is the cost.
People always say that eating healthy will cost a small fortune.
Well, according to “shopping experts” it isn’t true.

Not a believer?
That’s okay, just continue reading and find out for yourself how
easy it is to eat healthy, and improve your health without spending a
small fortune.

Tip No. 1-
Flexible Foods!
Simply put, a “flexible food” is a food that you can use in several ways.
One example of a flexible food is hummus. Use it as a sandwich spread,
or a dip. Another flexible food: Eggs. Everyone who is hoping to save money
should always have eggs in the refrigerator. They’re very nutrient dense and
low in calories. You can use eggs in pancake batter or add to a veggie and rice
stir-fry or to make egg salad sandwiches. Another food: Rice.
The versatile and cheap grain is great with stir-fried veggies, or meat sauce,
or add some cooked rice to a meatloaf or burgers or use it in place
of oatmeal. Have some in the morning and add some berries, dark chocolate
and some honey. Pasta is also a flexible food. And one more food that’s flexible is
yogurt. Buy plain yogurt in bulk and add it to smoothies, or make the Greek dish
Tzatziki, (yogurt mixed with shredded cucumbers and spices) or add some
to scrambled eggs or oatmeal to boost the protein levels.

Tip No. 2-
The 3 B’s!
The 3 B’s are berries, beans and bulk. Frozen berries (as well as other fruits
and veggies) aren’t just less expensive than fresh produce-they also have
just as much, if not more nutritional value because they’re harvested at peek
ripeness. Use the berries to sprinkle over a bowl of oatmeal or to a smoothie.
Next up, beans. Beans are another healthy B, they’re also inexpensive and are
strongly linked to longevity. Toss beans into salads, stews, veggie stir-fries
or puree in the blender to make a dip. And lastly, the third B, bulk, as in
bulking up recipes with beans and veggies. Bulk up meatloaf or pasta
sauces with chopped veggies. Using bulk food helps cut costs by stretching
your meals and making them more satisfying.

Tip No. 3-
Beef!
Do you love to make turkey or beef burgers a few times a week, but hate the prices?
Well, use the tip mentioned above and put a little oatmeal, veggies and beans
in the burger patties. Doing this not only helps you save money, but you’ll also
be boosting your health. Not sure how to make these types of burgers?
No problem, just mash 3 cups of (cooked) lentils or black or red beans with the
back of a wooden spoon. Add 1 lb. of ground beef or turkey, some chopped
onions and peppers and spices. And to make them a little firmer add some
bread crumbs* and 2 eggs, form into 6 or 8 patties and cook on top of the
stove (in a skillet) or in the oven. After the burgers are finished, place a
slice of cheese on top. (if desired).
Another tip for tastier and moister burgers: Grate some carrots (1/2 cup or
zucchini and add to the burger or meatloaf mix.
* Bread Crumbs.
Have some leftover bread that you want to throw out?
Don’t, crumble it into breadcrumbs. Store the breadcrumbs in a canister or
jar and place it in the pantry or in the cabinet.

Sources:
* Leanne Brown, Author of Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/day.
* Keri Gans-Registered Dietitian and Author

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