Weight Loss: Eating Healthy on a Limited Budget
by David on March 8, 2010
Weight loss on a tight budget is not impossible. While value menu items at your local fast food are convenient and cheap, they are often low in nutrients and high in calories. A simple solution is to maximize the amount of food you make at home. Food made at home is often healthier and cheaper than prepared processed foods bought at a local restaurant or from the freezer section of your grocery store. Opt for lean and inexpensive choices for protein such as tofu, beans or ground meats. Stir fry protein sources with high nutrient and affordable produce items such as collard greens or kale. The nutrients and fiber from the vegetables will produce a satisfying feeling, while the flavor from the meat gives the taste impression of a complete meal.
Another strategy for avoiding drive-thru diet disasters is to plan your meals ahead as best you can. Keep healthy alternatives such as whole grain breads and pastas to reach for rather than french fries when in need of a fix. Have plenty of fruits and vegetables around to snack on instead of purchasing expensive fruit cups from the fast food joints. In addition, have on hand a number of quick and convenient recipes which are easy to throw together in a snap. Items like slow cooker black bean chili can be set in the morning and ready upon returning from work. Other items such as microwave stuffed bell peppers or fish can be made in minutes.
The use of any advice on this website is at your own risk. Please consult us, or any other professional, licensed personal trainer or your health care professional, like your doctor, first to see if the advice is applicable to your specific situation.
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