Healthy Eating on a Budget
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A budding budget
Cheap Healthy Good
Meet Kris. Kris used to think healthy eating on a budget was impossible, but as she discovers recipes as delicious as they are budget-sensitive, her philosophy is humorously debunked here. You'll love this blog!
Saving money while eating well
Get Rich Slowly
These tips for healthy eating on a budget can help you get thin while you wallet stays fat, or simply keep you from ballooning when you tighten your budget belt.
Look out, Julia Child!
On Networks
Forget the expensive ingredients required for the cooking shows of days past-this online cooking show focuses on healthy eating on a budget. All of the episodes are available here. Be sure to try the blackened catfish!
Healthy eating for the whole family
Mom Advice
It can be a chore to get your spouse and kids to eat healthy on a budget. Thankfully, this page helps make it easier and tastier for everyone.
Tips by food group
The Diet Channel
When your focus in on the savings available in each food group, it’s easier to see how to eat healthy on a budget. Read more here.
Plan ahead and save cash
King County Public Health
One of my favorite tips for eating healthy on a budget is found here: Always make a shopping list before going to the grocery store. Find some other great tips here, too.
Beating back the munchies
University of Alberta
Get guidance on eating healthy on a budget without using an oven or stove. This free software program is aimed at college students, but will be useful to anyone looking for great tips.
Frozen can be as good as fresh
Health First
Tips to use the freezer when possible and get canned or frozen veggies are just the tip of this iceburg. Find lots of advice on healthy eating on a budget here.
How to shop on the cheap
Squidoo
This straight-forward guide to healthy, budget-friendly grocery shopping is sprinkled with alternatives to the standard "weekly meal plan" idea.
Budget recipes for tasty meals
University of Alberta Health Centre
When your goal is healthy eating on a budget, you want some recipes that are quick and easy. This manual covers everything from salad to dessert.
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Low income means lower health
YouTube
Watch a video discussion on the link between a low income and what we eat. Not surprisingly, most families on a budget lack healthy eating habits.
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Grow your own
Biodelice
Herbs add flavor and essential nutrients without fat or calories, but they can be quite expensive. This page on growing a kitchen herb garden is fantastic for healthy eating on a budget.
Body building for less
Suite 101
Weight-training enthusiasts have special requirements for healthy eating, and a budget makes it even more difficult to meet those needs. Never fear, this page is here to help.
Try a farmer’s market today
Farmer's Markets USA
Trying to eat healthy on a budget? Farmer’s markets are fantastic options for inexpensive fresh foods. This resource will help you find the ones in your area.
Making use of those veggies
Foodie View
You bought all that cheap produce, and now it’s about to turn in your fridge. Don’t despair: Check out these wonderful recipes by ingredient for tips on how to use your produce up.

