Most of us are deterred by a life that is ripe with wellness. Not because we do not want to change the way we live, but simply because there may be other factors, especially financial ones that may determine what we eat. Eating organic food and other food items that keep us healthy may be a little more expensive that garden variety processed foods that are available a dime a dozen in super market shelves, at discounted rates that too.
Time is also a common constraint. However, if you pay attention to the tips below, you may be able to change the way you look at wellness and start eating healthy without too much strain on your pocket.
Plan
When you do not plan your meals, given the time constraints that we have to deal with in today’s day and age means, that you opt for something that quick to prepare and may be out of a packet, so its highly processed and definitely not good for your body. It could be satisfying, but definitely extremely low on nutritional value.
So, spend some time planning your meals, make it a part of your two do lists, may be consult an expert to help you chart out a nutritional plan for your good health.
Farmer’s Market
Fresh fruits and vegetables may be a tad bit more expensive than the processed varieties you find in supermarket shelves, but just think about the nutritional values that these foods bring.
Choose to shop at a farmer’s market. Here you will find seasonal fruits and veggies that are definitely more nutritious. They are not packed and brought to you from great distances. So source locally and be healthy. Make way to these markets just before they are about to wrap up and you will get prices that may be slashed by half.
Supermarket tips
You have to visit the supermarket, because you will not find everything you need at the supermarket. But divide your lists between the two. Opt for seasonal fresh vegetable from the farmer’s market, and choose to get your lentils and other unprocessed items from the supermarket. Try and stay away from center aisles, as they carry unhealthy stock.
Choose bulk bins, the nuts and lentils you find here are usually unprocessed and cheaper as well.
Staples
Make sure that the pantry in your kitchen is packed with the staples that you require to create a variety of combination of meals. Rice, quinoa, barley, whole-wheat pasta and flour. Canned foods like mixed beans, lentils, tinned tomatoes and chickpeas could also go a long way in making sure you are always prepared to eat something healthy.
Recycle
How much ever you may want it, you always ending up wasting some food. Recycle this food to create something healthy the next morning.
Garden
Spend some time setting up a garden in your back yard, terrace or even a small kitchen garden to grow herbs can help you save a lot of money and also keep things fresh.
Exercise
Last but not the least, exercise, it will help you stay in shape and help keep you healthy as well.
Speak with a Registered Holistic Nutritionist or get in touch with a Homeopath to learn how you can change the way you eat and stay health yon a budget.
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