3 Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill and Buy Healthy Food on a Budget

On my previous post, you probably wondered why I pitched for purchasing canned fruits and veggies. Well firstly, that system was used for young families in figuring out inexpensive ways to incorporate those nutritious foods to their children despite their socio-economic status. These options still work really well. If you choose carefully, there are options in canned foods that have less or no salt added. Nonetheless, it’s way healthier than eating Mcdonalds or ramen noodles! If you have debts to pay, never sacrifice your health by eating poorly! This article outlines just a few tips in encouraging just that.

One reason why people may have trouble eating healthy could be because “it’s too expensive” and you know what, it’s true. Fresh produce like leafy greens and those beautiful berries that are said to fight cancer, can be pretty expensive if they’re not on sale. In Toronto, strawberries are like 3-4 dollars and a pack of spring mix can cost up to 5-6 dollars. On top of pricing, you may also take into account the fact that they go bad pretty easily if you don’t consume them within 4-6 days… and that’s kind of pushing it… Daniel and I will be having our big move in June and with me in school full time, we really have to be conscious of penny-pinching. Below, are some (important) reminders that help stretch the sustainability of food items and your money!

FROZEN Fruits and Vegetables

• Picked fresh in season
• Fully ripe before frozen

• Very healthy
• Last a long time 

• Easy to cook with 
• Great for add-ons

Dried Pasta and Rice

• Easy to cook with

• Lasts a long time 

• Not expensive 

Canned Foods

• Easy to cook with 

• Lasts a long time 

• Not expensive

• Ready to use