― Linus Pauling
Simple Ways to Save On Your Grocery Bill
Because buying healthy food can be expensive and challenging, here are some tips to help you save while eating healthy.
According to the Environmental Working Group, the “clean fifteen” has little or trace levels of chemicals.
Therefore, it’s not necessary to buy organic, which allows you to save some money while eating healthy.
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1buy organic because most corn is genetically modified
Strive to buy organic for the “dirty dozen” list of products because they contain the most pesticides.
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Contrary to popular belief, produce from farmers’ markets is cost-effective. In addition, they only sell what is locally grown and in season.
Although some farmers are not certified organic, they don’t use pesticides. You will know exactly where your food comes from by speaking to your farmers.
The best way is to grow your own fruits and vegetables.
The freshest produce is the one you pick right off the ground before eating it!
Quality Over Quantity
The meat products at the farmers’ market are usually more expensive than those found in grocery stores, but the health benefits are also higher.
A dozen eggs typically cost one to three dollars at your local grocery store, but prices range from six to ten dollars at the farmers’ market.
But in terms of nutrients, pastured eggs sold at the farmers’ market far outweigh those sold at most grocery stores.
According to a Mother Earth News study conducted in 2007, when compared to a typical commercialized-raised chicken egg, a pastured egg has:
- 33% less cholesterol
- 66% more vitamin A
- 200% more omega-3-fatty acids
- 700% more beta carotene
- 25% less saturated fat
- 300% more vitamin E
Along with higher health benefits, pastured eggs taste much better than conventional ones at the grocery store.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Dollar
Here are some more tips on maximizing the value of your dollar.
- Buy food in bulk. Prepare large meals for food that are perishable.
- The healthiest option of meat products comes from animals that are pasture-raised without the use of hormones and antibiotics. If your local farmers’ market doesn’t have locally raised meat products, there are many online options such as US Wellness Meats, Slanker Grass-Fed Meat, Wild Idea Buffalo, and Heritage Foods USA for pork, beef, poultry, lamb, and much more!
- Invest a small membership fee and shop at the local food co-op.
- Join a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm with a monthly fee. Depending on the farm and subscription package, you receive periodic shipments of locally grown produce and/or meat products to your house!
- Purchase organ meats instead of the popular cuts of tenderloin, prime rib, and sirloin. Those cuts are more expensive because they are in higher demand due to taste and texture, not because of nutrients.
I hope these tips will help you to shop smarter and eat healthier.
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