HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET

With food and fuel prices going through the roof, the world over, it has become very important to restrict even necessary expenses, and go on a budget

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While it is essential to remain healthy, you can remain healthy on a budget. It is not difficult, when you know how. First, calculate the average monthly food expenses. Include everything from day-to-day expenses for vegetables, fruits, meat and dairy products, and the money spent on going to restaurants and pubs, etc. Once you have the average figure of the past few months, it becomes a bit easier to plan your monthly budget. Since health is a priority, eliminate all the trips made to the local donut shop. You can still visit the donut shop, but restrict it to twice or three times a month. Substitute your donut break with fresh fruits or fruit or vegetable juices. If you need to eat something crunchy, then eat a whole-wheat cracker or a couple of biscuits with a vegetable salad, and the health benefits show up almost immediately.