How to Eat Cheaply or Survive a Diet Without Blowing the Bank

You have probably heard it before. You might have even said it yourself. "Eating healthy is not cheap". And in some ways this is really true! Many boxed and marketed health foods are pretty expensive, often double or triple the price of calorie filled foods and treats. It may seem impossible to diet or to eat healthy because you believe you just can't afford it

In reality, you can eat healthy, cutting the number of processed foods and calories from your diet, while doing it cheaply. And suprisingly, you wont sacrifice taste. Many people associate diet or health foods with less taste or "bland taste". I dont know many people that would love to substitute an apple for a great hamburger. But in reality you can eat a hamburger that has less calories, and doesnt cost you a fortune. And the great part is, you can make all these things at home, even if you have little cooking knowledge! Everyone wants recipes and dinner options that 4 criteria: Cheap, Healthy, Easy to Make, Easy preparation and clean up.

You might not like some of these foods... in the beginning. I'm not here to change your mind about eating healthy; I'm assuming you are already prepared to do that yourself. I can't convince you to eat these things if you have already convinced yourself! But I do say: Give them a try! At least try them once, maybe even twice, before you decide you dont like them. And remember that you may hate a burger substitute or you are convinced you cant eat vegetables, but the healthier you eat, the healthier you will be.

Lets start with the basics
Here are some basic food staples that you should begin stocking your pantry with. After I list these cheap healthy food items, I can then direct you on how to prepare or to find healthy recipes. You certainly dont have to buy all of these in your next shopping trip. But you can print this list as a reference, and use the items to search for recipes. I"m going to list them and describe their benefits and then re-list them in an easy printable list you can take to the store.