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The Six How-To Secrets You Need to Know to Make Healthy Eating Affordable

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One of the chief challenges sited about eating a healthy diet is the increased cost. Many coupons and store specials center on processed foods instead of the fresh, clean eating foods we want in our carts and our bellies. Don’t let this challenge lead you to give up on your healthy aspirations! Read on to get in on our top seven how-to secrets for making healthy eating affordable!

  1.       Shop Small. Shopping at locally owned stores and farmers markets rather than the big box stores in your town can save you money on healthy foods by cutting out the markup made by the middleman. As an added bonus, produce from local farms is often grown organically!
  2.       Buy in Bulk. Don’t cruise past those bulk bins at your grocery store so quickly next time you hit the store. You can often realize major savings by buying in bulk rather than individual packages.
  3.       Buddy Up. Sometimes healthy recipes call for unusual or costly ingredients, but only need a small portion of the ingredient to make the recipe complete. Consider pairing up with a like minded friend to share ingredients of which you only need a little!
  4.       Just a Click Away. Thanks to the internet, our search for the best prices can extend far beyond our city limits. Check online stores for dry goods and non-perishables for the best prices. Signing up for newsletters may score you extra coupons and discount codes!
  5.    Don’t Overlook Discount Stores. Discount supermarkets and bargain centers often have specialty products such as gluten free flours, coconut flakes, and more at slashed prices. Check back on a regular basis as inventory changes frequently.
  6.    Join the Club. Warehouse clubs are starting to get in on the healthy eating trend in a major way. Ask for a guest pass to browse through your local warehouse club to see if the savings on organic and allergen free products may make a membership a good investment for you.
  7.       Shop by Season. Buying in season fruits and veggies can add up to big savings. When produce like blueberries are shipped from far regions of the world to make them available year round the cost sky rockets. Avoid these extra charges by buying only what’s in season. If there is an item your family loves having all year, stockpile and freeze that item to enjoy once it’s out of season.

 

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Author: Coach Kim

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