Tips:
-Stock up on dry pasta and canned foods when they are on sale.
-Sometimes buying a smaller bottle will save you more money if you have a coupon.
-Buy frozen veggies because they are cheaper than fresh but healthier than canned.
-Substitute ingredients with something cheaper in recipes. For example instead of ground beef use beans or ground turkey, instead of arugula use spinach, use vanilla extract/flavor instead of the whole bean.
-cut out soda, juices, alcohol and drink more water, it's better for you.
Word about fast food:
McDonalds $1 menu is cheaper than buying the ingredients and cooking it yourself. There is no way you can make a hamburger for a buck at home. It is really sad and unhealthy and the trend keeps getting worse, in fact, so many people are eating McDonalds that they are going to open hundreds more stores this year.
But yes, try to cook your own healthy meals if possible. I probably have fast food once a month tops.
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