You want to eat healthy, but a good diet costs too much, right? Not so fast! A healthy diet can be an economical diet. Below are some money-saving tips for eating right.

 

 

 

Protein is a major expense of a healthy diet. While you don't need to eat a lot of protein per meal (three ounces for most women and four to five ounces for most men), it makes sense to shop savvy for this staple.

 

Shop around for the best prices on chicken breast, ground turkey meat, fish and other lean protein. Often you can find healthy sources of animal protein at bargain prices by simply comparing a few different stores.

 

 

 

A salad made at home can be a low-cost way to get your vegetables. Tear up a generous portion of lettuce or other salad greens and add small amounts of other vegetables like carrots, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions. Drizzle with a little olive oil.

 

By eating salads like this regularly, you'll find that your vegetables go a long way and you get fresh, healthy produce full of vitamins, antioxidants and fiber.

 

 

 

Fruits make the best dessert after a meal of low-fat meat or fish and vegetables. Find fruits that are a bargain per serving. I've found that per serving, apples and bananas tend to be the best deals.

 

Look for specials. During different times of the year, you may find deals on oranges, cantaloupe, peaches, mangos, etc. Enjoy different kinds of fruits, keeping an eye out for seasonal bargains.

 

 

 

Of course, keeping your portions moderate will always save you money.

 

Allow yourself large servings of vegetables, especially leafy green ones like lettuce. Then have a piece of protein about the size of your palm.

 

For dessert, have a moderate-sized serving of fruit (see The Caveman Diet for healthy fruit portion sizes.)

 

Practicing portion control helps save you money and is also great for your health.