27/01/2022
Cost of food 💰
I commonly hear is that 'healthy' or 'nutritious' food is more expensive than takeaway or less healthy alternatives. For some items, such as out-of-season fruit, certain vegetables, and depending on stock/supply, this can be true, however, by making conscious choices we can actually eat healthy at a relatively cheap cost 👍
Are you sure? 🤔
Many long term studies have actually shown that eating healthier (especially to the Australian Dietary Guidelines) is the same/if not cheaper than choosing less healthy alternatives, we just need to know what to look for and become more conscious when we're shopping 🙌
How can we do this? 🤑
Below I've added a few ideas to consider next time we go shopping to not only make more nutritious choices but also ensure these are economically friendly
✅ Buying in bulk is generally cheaper than purchasing individual packets
✅ Choosing in-season fruit and vegetables are usually a cheaper alternative and a great way to enhance variety in our diet
✅ Taking some time in the supermarket can be a good way to compare prices and see where the specials/bargains are
✅ Buying frozen vegetables and products can be a great way to increase shelf life which can save you money in the long run
✅ Buying ingredients and using recipes that overlap can be an effective way to not only be more economical but also prepare different meals over the week
If anyone has any other tips please drop these in the comments below 👇
