One of the easiest traps to fall into when money is tight is to eat unhealthy foods. Healthy foods seem to be so expensive, after all. However, there are ways to save money while eating healthier foods. Yes, you can skip the ramen noodle section of your grocery store and still feed your family well.
Whats the trick? Planning!
Whether you work at home or outside the home, your life can often be so hectic that it just seems simpler to order pizza or cook prepackaged convenience foods. However, these are typically much less healthy for you than foods you cook yourself.
Start by picking out the recipes you would like to make. Deciding on what you are serving ahead of time can keep you from deciding on something less healthy but easier to make just because you dont feel like taking the time to cook the healthier food.
If time is a major issue, consider recipes where you can prepare it partially or fully in advance. There are people who do an entire weeks cooking in one day, storing the meals in the refrigerator or freezer. Even if you cant entirely prepare the meal in advance, consider chopping the vegetables in advance.
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