I get a lot of questions about how to save money on healthier food. I totally get it, finding ways to eat healthier without spending more does seem daunting. I’m all about a bargain and when you compare prices of organic vs. non organic it can be a big difference. Thankfully, there still ways to eat healthier without spending more by switching out products and changing your mindset a bit. Here is a list of some simple ideas on how you can still save money but also eat healthy.

15 Ways to Eat Healthier Without Spending More:

Saving on Produce:

Buy produce from the clean 15 list.
These produce items are grown using less pesticides, or that are things we don’t eat the skins of. You can skip the organic versions of these and save money that way.

Shop the reduced produce section.
If your store has a reduce produce section don’t be afraid to check it out. These aren’t going to last long, so eat them quickly.  A lot of times the produce is fine with cutting off some of the bruises.

Buy produce in season.
Produce that is in season is always cheaper!  Stock up if you see great deals and freeze so that you can have these items when they aren’t growing in your area.

Buy produce locally.
Check out local farmers markets, food co-ops, community supported agriculture farms (CSA), and you will likely beat even the sale price you see at the grocery store. Local produce also lasts longer since it was just picked a few days ago compared to the grocery store that was picked green a month ago.  To get the best deals you want to look at buying in bulk and freezing or splitting with a friend.

Pick your own produce.
There are usually farms nearby where you can pick your own produce at a cheaper price. It can also be a fun family outing, especially for the kids. You can stock up and freeze what you pick to have it year round.  Strawberry farms are currently open in our area!

Grow your own produce.
If you enjoy gardening, you can start a simple vegetable or herb garden. You can also re-grow some produce from the ends that you cut off, such as green onions and celery, that makes them practically free!

Saving on Protein:

Get cheap free-ranged eggs.
Ask a friend or search online and you can most likely find someone near you who is raising chickens at home. You can usually buy eggs from them around $2-$3 per dozen (much cheaper than in the grocery store). Better yet, if allowed where you live, you can raise your own chickens! We have chickens and enjoy fresh, delicious, healthy eggs daily.

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