howie wrote an interesting post today on
Here’s a quick excerpt
I was just reading one of my favorite blogs Lifehacker, and it outlines some tips for eating healthy on a budget. Here are some of mine:
Cooking at home is the key. Some tips for stretching your dollar more.
Resist impulse purchases. Make a shopping list and stick with it. Shop when you’re not hungry so that you won’t be tempted by something around every corner. Most of my impulse purchases are both expensive and not that great for me.
Look for good deals at farmers markets and ethnic markets. I can get avocados for $0.50 each at my local Mexican market vs. $1.00 each at the supermarket. Bell peppers can be had for a little over $1/lb at the local market while I pay over $3/lb at the supermarket.
Rice, beans, whole grains, and root vegetables tend to be very inexpensive. Make up your menu around these cheap items, and use meat and […]
Read the rest of this great post here