Eating inexpensively and in a healthy way is quite possible, provided you adopt the right methods while knowing how to organize yourself well. So what are these techniques for enjoying good food at a lower cost? A brief overview.
First of all, you should know that to eat cheap and healthy, cooking yourself is essential. In this context, it is essential for you to obtain untreated foods in order to benefit from fresh or frozen foods, at affordable prices and of suitable nutritional quality.
In organic stores, the concept of selling pulses has been adopted for several years now. It is therefore preferable to buy your groceries there. Supermarkets also have sections where bulk products are on sale. Here is already a solution found to fill your belly properly and without breaking the bank.
To properly organize your food reserves, having a freezer is a must. So how do you use your freezer to eat on the cheap? Above all, it is essential to get whole foods and not cut them.
This is for example the case when you buy a chicken. If you opt for a whole chicken, it will be cheaper than if you only take the wings or the thighs. You probably tell yourself that this is useless in your case, because few of you live under the same roof. But the trick is to consume it little by little and to know how to distribute it over several meals, hence the great usefulness of the freezer.
When shopping, always choose the right time. In particular, opt for seasonal fruits and vegetables, as these are sold at affordable prices. For example, you can buy tomatoes when they are plentiful and then prepare coulis, which you can use throughout the year.
Similarly, when laying hens are productive, take the opportunity to stock up on eggs. And the best place is of course a farm that sells fresh produce. The food is less expensive there since you are in direct contact with the producer. So, by thinking smart, you can eat for cheap!
Many people think that healthy foods are more expensive. They are wrong. Let’s take a few examples. Instead of olive oil, choose rapeseed oil which is cheaper. Likewise, prefer eggs and chicken over red meat. You can also substitute the meat for soy steak. Instead of drinking coffee, you can also convert to tea, coffee being expensive while tea is good for your health because it contains antioxidants, among other things.
Finally, remember never to waste anything. Indeed, nothing should be thrown away. With leftovers from your refrigerator, you have the perfect opportunity to eat inexpensively and above all healthy. For example, if you have not finished your meat, you can use it to concoct Shepherd’s pie.
With apples and vegetables, you can prepare a good gratin. A little tip: when the products are in season, cook them in large quantities, then freeze them and divide them into portions. This way, all you have to do is reheat your meal in the microwave, and you’re done!