Comments on: Eat Healthy, Cheap

By: Steven

Steven — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:17:07 +0000

Another great way to eat cheaply is to buy your food in bulk from warehouse stores, such as Sam’s Club. While 90% of the stuff in warehouse stores is cheaper (and a much bigger package) than the Walmart alternative, there are somethings that aren’t cheaper, so know your deals.

By: Protein Shakes

Protein Shakes — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:47:39 +0000

Very nice post on nutrition. Hope to learn more from you.

By: Susan Epperson

Susan Epperson — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:18:08 +0000

I never ate tuna until I was out of college living on my own and pinching pennies. I had a roommate who would cook a batch of mac and cheese, and throw in some peas and tuna. It’s a great way to ease yourself into a good source of protein and Omegas.

And, don’t forget the beans and rice. It’s so simple (blk beans, a little butter, a little garlic and a little cumin), but it’s delicious!! You can keep it simple, or dress it up with salsa, cheese, avocado, grilled meats. It’s a quick, easy and cheap meal.

By: Jessc098

Jessc098 — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:53:04 +0000

Another great tip–learn to cook African food. The protiens are based in beans and legumes and the savory-spiciness of east-african cuisine is very satisfying. My family of four eats out at east-african places in downtown Seattle for about $25 (about 1/3 of the cost of our meals out) and we always have enough leftovers for another meal. I’ve learned how to cook many Ethiopian dishes and they’re easy and yummy!

By: Zucchini Breath

Zucchini Breath — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:59:47 +0000

This is great advice! Especially the part about shopping around the perimeter of the store and avoiding the center aisles.

Not only are processed foods bereft of nutrtion, they are injected with unwanted chemicals, additives and preservatives that can cause obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Some of these chemicals are even linked to cancer!
Whole foods, including green leafy vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, beans and grains, provide essential nutrients that are not found in processed foods.
All whole foods contain protein. Seeds, nuts, beans, and grains like quinoa, are inexpensive protein sources that we all should incorporate into our daily meals.

But if you REALLY want to save money, not to mention saving you health AND the environment, the best hint of all is to stop eating all animal products: meat, eggs and dairy.
Don’t listen to the food industry, all they want is your money. Eat more healthy veges and grains by eating less, or none, of unhealthy and often unsafe dead animals!!

Here’s to your good health!

By: the weakonomist

the weakonomist — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:33:01 +0000

This will sound a bit crazy, but Totino’s pizzas are fantastic. There is a decent amount of protein in the canadian bacon, and it’s quite filling. I added veggies and salad dressing on top of them and it made for a great meal at less than $2.00.

I’m working on a love for tuna, but I’m not making much progress. I do well on whole grains and water though. Great tips!