#1 Excuse for Poor Eating Habits
I hear a lot of excuses for not eating healthier. Having a crazy, hectic schedule comes in a close second, but the number one excuse that I hear for not eating a healthier diet is “Healthy food is too expensive”.
Over the next few posts, I am going to explore how to live healthy on a budget. I am even going to host a complimentary teleseminar on how to eat healthy on a budget. I have been living on a shoestring budget for a long time and I have picked up many tips and tricks along the way. I have also made some realizations about the food that is available in grocery stores. Of course, there are always trade offs, so in order to eat a bit healthier you may have to spend more time making lists, going to different stores, and reading labels. It can be done – plus, the money you will spend on healthier food is nothing compared to the money you will shell out if you become sick and decrepit. And have you ever stopped to ponder the question “what am I really paying for?” when you consider buying packaged, processed foods?
I know you are anxious to hear some ways that you can save some money on healthy foods, so I have a tip to share with you today. STOP WASTING FOOD! If you’ve ever bought a bunch of fruit and vegetables and watched them rot in your refrigerator, you know what I’m talking about. This is literally money thrown in the garbage. Try shopping like a European – buy just enough for a day or two and do not buy more until you eat what you have. Don’t buy something just because it’s good for you. If you do not like something, you won’t eat it, and your money will be wasted. If you want to enjoy your healthy life, the way to do that is not choking down foods that you think are nasty. You may also consider buying frozen fruit and vegetables if you find yourself wasting a little too much.
If your food is starting to turn a bit and is no long aesthetically pleasing but still edible, throw it in a soup or smoothie. The food gets used, and your money does not go to waste!
Tomorrow’s Tip: Don’t pay for packaging!
Eat up!
Holly
