7 Tips to Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank

Starting a healthy eating journey doesn't mean that you have spend your life savings at the grocery store. And here are seven tips that popped up in my inbox this morning that I thought you might be interested in reading too:

• For snacks, try popcorn, pretzels, or cereal. If you watched the Biggest Loser on Tuesday night, you may have noticed the shameless plug for Cheerios. Seriously though, this cereal really is a great little snack since it's whole grain. And Honey Nut Cheerios give you that extra kick of sweet.
• Fresh vegetables in season are a great buy. Otherwise, canned and frozen vegetables are similar nutritionally. Just watch out for those sodium levels in the canned versions.
• Buy fruits in season for the best taste and bargain prices, and give the local farmer's market a try.
• Buy or make plain yogurt and add your own fresh fruit. A brand that I really love is Nancy's yogurt. And there really are yogurt makers out there if you are so inclined; my mom actually has one, and thinks it's pretty awesome.
• Use powdered fat-free milk for cooking and baking — it's inexpensive and stays fresh for a long time if the box is refrigerated.
• Make meat a side dish rather than the whole meal, or make meatless meals throughout the week.
• Choose fats, sweets, and alcohol less often to benefit both your budget and your waistline.

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