Episode 26: 5 Ways to Save Money on Healthy Eating
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, it can save you money! Here’s how…
Hey there! I’m personal trainer Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), and in this episode of the Coaching Corner Podcast, I share 5 tips for saving money on healthy eating. Listen or watch the episode on Youtube below .
5 Ways to Save Money on Healthy Eating
1 Cook at Home
According to a 2023 survey by US Foods, Americans spend an average of $166 dining out each month and orders delivery 4.5 times per month.
The largest portion of consumers spent between $11 and $20 per meal going out to eat. Compare that to a meal cooked at home of chicken breast, rice, and broccoli, totaling less than $3 per serving:
Chicken breast ($2.67 per pound, $0.57 per 4 oz serving)
White Rice ($0.92 per 16 oz not cooked, $0.06 per 1 oz serving)
Broccoli ($1.16 per 12 oz, $0.77 per 8oz serving)
Olive Oil ($0.462 per oz, $0.23 per tablespoon serving)
Kosher salt ($0.14 per oz, $0.01 per 1/2 tsp serving)
Pepper ($1.38/oz, $0.05 per 1/4 tsp serving)
Seasoning ($0.99/oz serving)
TOTAL: $2.63 PER SERVING
2 Keep it Super Simple
Another way to save money on healthy eating is to keep things super simple. You don’t have to create super complicated meals using exotic ingredients to eat better.
I save the most time and money by preparing simple meals using 5 ingredients or less. This includes salads, meal prep bowls, slow cooker recipes, and stir fry recipes. It’s ok to use pre-prepared items from the grocery store that are already cooked to save time in the kitchen—just try to minimize the amount of highly processed packaged foods.
3 Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods
Many so-called “health foods” are just ultra-processed junk food with added fiber or protein. Highly processed foods like breakfast cereals, crackers, chips, and other similar items tend to be pretty expensive per serving. They also usually don’t have nearly the number of nutrients that fresher foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fresh meat & dairy provide. They also tend to be packed with added sugars, sodium, and other preservatives that add extra calories and can cause inflammation. Try to minimize or eliminate these foods from your grocery shopping.
4 Use Canned and Frozen Foods
If you tend to buy fresh produce that goes bad before you use it, consider using canned or frozen items instead. These can save you money by avoiding waste while also saving you prep time in the kitchen (since these items are often ready to eat straight from the package). Make sure to select “Low Sodium” canned varieties to keep your blood pressure low and your heart healthy.
5 Buy in Bulk
You can save a lot of money on groceries by buying them in bulk from wholesalers like Sam’s Club and Costco. With a membership, you can buy larger amounts of food for a reduced price per ounce or pound. This works great for food items that you eat a lot of. Just make sure that you either eat or freeze the food before it goes bad.
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ABOUT JAYD HARRISON
Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains) is a personal trainer and content creator. She helps people to build muscle, burn fat, and clean up their diets with her online coaching programs and social media content. Check out some of Jayd’s coaching videos on Youtube, or join Jayd live on Twitch and follow on social media:
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