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Save Money & Still Eat Healthy

David hogard — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:06:01 -0500

I just visit your blog and reading you blog ,Wonderfull mony saving tips really it is very helpful to people .

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Don't eat meat

johnmacane — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:37:50 -0500

When you eat more meat, you'll loose more money and also you'll not gain some helth issues too. Being humanitarian is more helpful in saving money. Meat items are always expensive, and vegitable items are always healthy. We should try to avoid meat items as much as possible.

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Healthy Eating Cookbook

Mothership0679 — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:20:18 -0500

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Save Money & Still Eat Healthy

joanne78 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:42:06 -0500

Wonderful money-saving tips -- especially great because they let you eat healthy which, unfortunately, often costs more! There are tons of ways to save each day if you get creative... You may surprise yourself :)

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Cost of groceries according to USDA...

KeegsMom — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:12:55 -0500

So it must NOT include wine & beer and any houshold items, I would guess... it looks like it should be around $150 for our family of three for a week, at the "moderate" level. (I assume "liberal" means steak once or twice a week or all organic food or ... I don't know what. Whole Foods?)

We eat/cook plenty of meals that stretch to two or even three dinners and VERY rarely eat lunch out, let alone dinner... so maybe out higher costs are due to the fact that we honestly eat 3 meals a day at home (or packed at home) for the most part.

I think I'll start separating out the soap and paper towels and wine etc from our bills and see what the numbers look like. Maybe it's not as shocking as I thought.

KeegsMom blogs at KIDSFLIX
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Re: average cost for groceries

wisdompursuit — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:14:44 -0500

Here is a link to the USDA average grocery costs at four levels of expenditure:

http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/FoodPlans/2008/CostofFoodJun08.pdf

It allows you to adjust for the number of family members and their ages. Of course, it is a nationwide average, so your costs could be different, but it will give you a ballpark figure as to whether your expenses are out of line or just rising like everyone else's. Hope that's helpful to you.

Lisa Scott

www.wisdompursuit.com

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great post

kaycee725 — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:13:46 -0500

this is very helpful.. stay healthy and eat healthy as well. this is good nowadays since we are really in a tight budget and it is very good to choose what you eat.

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bogoqueen — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:38:52 -0500

I am in the process of working on a site http://wwww.bogoqueen.com that will help you with ways to save money at the grocery and other tips to make life easier - check the site often. I save at least 30 to 40% of my grocery bill.

Saving on groceries, etc.

bogoqueen — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:37:07 -0500

I am in the process of working on a site http://wwww.bogoqueen.com that will help you with ways to save money at the grocery and other tips to make life easier - check the site often.

I am in the process of

bogoqueen — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:19:06 -0500

I am in the process of working on a site http://wwww.bogoqueen.com that will help you with ways to save money at the grocery and other tips to make life easier - check the site ofter.

I am in the process of

bogoqueen — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:18:53 -0500

I am in the process of working on a site http://wwww.bogoqueen.com that will help you with ways to save money at the grocery and other tips to make life easier - check the site ofter.

I don't know those answers...

Judith in Umbria — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:20:27 -0500

but I congratulate you on asking them. The more we are curious about food, nutrition and pleasures of the table, the better we will eat. I use a lot of products that would be hard to find or expensive in other countries, and I plan to start offering ideas on what to substitute because of your question.

I'm working with a fellow in a different city on faster foods, but there's no reason not to work as well on being cheaper. I've been worried about people especially in the USA, trying so hard to remove fats and hfcs from their meals while not even noticing how many mysterious packaged products were going into the oven and the pot. There seems to be too much concentration on the detail to the detriment of the whole.

At least with basic ingredients you know what you're eating!

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Average cost for groceries per week?

KeegsMom — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:22:00 -0500

I see figures now and then for this topic, but am never clear as to whether that includes items like:

wine/beer

household items like paper towels and soap

? We are a family of three and somehow we spend what seems to be a very high dollar amount each week... my husband is the cook and is great at it, but doesn't like to cut corners. I'm trying to get him to rethink having to buy fresh herbs for one dish if dried might do, or leaving out the quarter cup of buttermilk if something we already have might do (sour cream? milk?). Does anyone know where to get national average figures, where it's spelled out as to what that might cover? Thanks!

KeegsMom

KIDSFLIX

http://kidsflix.blogspot.com

i do that too!

kazari — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:52:55 -0500

Usually just a soup or a stew, plus dinner. But this way, I can freeze it in individual containers for lunch during the week.

My husband does any baking that evening (I'mso lucky!)

I think I have a recipe for that...

Another thing Cooking day

Southerngirl — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:54:26 -0500

I usually reserve Sundays for a do nothing day. I only go to church and sit home the rest of the day. I find if I make my meats and some starches on Sunday I always have meals ready. I put chicken or roasts in the oven, and maybe make spaghetti sauce and just relax as eveything slowly cooks. if I am going to have beans or other vegies that take time I put them on a simmer and read or watch TV while they cook. I then let everything cool and put it in the fridge. This is a good day to make some soups or stews to freeze as well. And the bonus your house smells great!

Michelle

I blog at http://www.mommycan.blogspot.com/

How You Can Save Money On Food and Still Eat Healthy

Catherine Morgan — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:38:14 -0500

Is it possible to save money on the grocery bill, and still eat healthy? Well, it's not easy. Stretching a dollar is getting harder and harder to do these days. But, we can't give up on eating healthy, the alternative could be much more costly. I find that buying frozen food is very helpful, and I don't have to worry about it going bad if I don't eat it in a day or two. I can get frozen fruits, vegetables, and even salmon, for a reasonable price. I also try to go to the supermarket with a list, and only buy the foods that are on sale. And, when frozen food is on sale, I always stock up.

So, how do others eat healthy on a budget? Is it possible to eat healthy on a budget? Here are a few helpful budgeting posts, from BlogHer contributing editors, that you may find helpful.

What are other women bloggers saying about healthy eating on a budget?

Body Sense Blog - 8 Ways to Eat Healthy

With the rising cost of food, eating healthy may seem like a luxury you just can’t afford. But don’t head for the unhealthy fast-food “value menus” just yet - use this list of inexpensive foods to guide your shopping. All are healthful choices for the whole family that won’t break the bank.

Ten Healthy Foods That Won't Break the Bank

Eating healthy is a great thing to be doing. We all know this. Whether we’re tight on cash, lazy to cook (we all have those nights - nothing to be ashamed of), or just can’t find the time - this list is for you. It’s not the cheapest, but it should be in our diets on a regular basis. Let’s face it, if we’re strapped for cash (and who isn’t these days), healthy food can break the bank. Most of the foods on this list can be eaten as snacks throughout the day, so even if you find yourself waiting at the drive through at the nearest fast food joint (I don’t really consider them “restaurants,” do you?) hopefully you’ll be able to get some nutrients. And this list is packed with nutrient dense powerhouses.

Babs Time - We Can Eat Healthy on a Budget

Here a few tips for a guide to healthy eating...

Limit your intake of junk food and Alcohol.

Drink lots of water. At least eight cups, of water cups per day.

Limit salty and sugary foods.

Avoid eating many foods that are high in saturated fats.

Make a variety of foods, which is the key to eating healthy.

Stock your fridge and cupboards with items that are quick, easy, and healthy to cook, (yet kind to your purse).

Watch Your Weight and Your Budget...

A major issue for those who are trying to create a healthy lifestyle is the cost of healthy food. There are many products on the shelves of your local grocery store that are healthy, but most of them have a larger price tag than the unhealthy, high-fat foods. There are options. If you shop wisely, you can eat healthier than you ever have before and decrease your grocery bill at the same time. Nutritious eating doesn’t need to be expensive.

Have you found eating healthy on a budget more difficult these days? What do you do to stretch your dollar at the grocery store? Is healthy eating worth the price?

Contributing Editor Catherine Morgan
at Catherine-Morgan.com, The Political Voices of Women, Care2 Election