In these tough economic times it can sometimes be difficult to justify buying healthy food. We live in a time where coke is cheaper than milk and children go to school to learn all day, often with sugary cereals in their tummy’s and limited nutrients in their lunch boxes. Food security is continuing to decrease which means families are finding it more and more difficult to afford basic food yet obesity rates are continuing to rise rapidly. However it is not all doom and gloom.

DietDitch Top 5 Budget Tips.

1. Eat fruit and vegetables in season and grown in your local area. These foods will be cheaper and fresher which means more nutrients! Eat soups in winter and save the salads for summer when salad greens are more affordable.
2. Buy foods such as nuts in bulk as they are often cheaper per weight and bag them into serving sizes at home.
3. Include more dried legumes and pulses such as chickpeas, beans and lentils, in your diet which you can pick up for next to nothing at your local market.
4. Make it yourself… Make bran muffins or wholemeal scones or biscuits, these can be frozen individually for later and are less expensive, and healthier than store brought options.
5. Plan your meals in advance and only buy what you need for the week to reduce waste, and plan to make good use of leftovers for lunches.

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