Ways To Eat Healthy on a Budget

“Before you make a grocery list, make a list of what you already have in your pantry or fridge,” says Caroline Thomason, RD, CDCES, a northern Virginia-based dietitian who helps women stop dieting. “Less food wasted means more money saved!”

“Instead of buying canned beans or microwaveable rice, purchase them dried in bulk,” says Kelsey Lorencz, RDN at Graciously Nourished. “You can easily make beans or rice in an Instant Pot or on the stove. One bag of dried beans costs the same as a can and makes four times as much.  Plus, you can control the amount of salt you use, keeping the sodium down.”

“Shop at Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s for bulk staple items like canned goods, rice, bread, pasta, and even meats and seafood to throw in your freezer,” says Thomason. “You might have to spend a little more upfront, but you’ll save in the long run.”