Staying Healthy & On Budget (Part II)
Source: Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Weekly eNewsletter
Looking for more tips to help you stay healthy on a budget? Then take a look at these:
- Convenience costs. Go back to the basics: convenience foods like frozen dinners, pre-cut vegetables, and instant rice, oatmeal, or grits will cost you more than if you were to make them from scratch yourself. Take the time to prepare your own — and save!
- Easy on your wallet. Certain foods are typically low-cost options all year round. Try beans for a less expensive protein food. For vegetables, buy carrots, greens, or potatoes. As for fruits, apples and bananas are good choices.
- Cook once, eat all week. Prepare a large batch of favorite recipes on your day off (double or triple the recipe). Freeze in individual containers. Use them throughout the week and you won't have to spend money on take-out meals.
- Get your creative juices flowing. Spice up your leftovers — use them in new ways. For example, try leftover chicken in a stir-fry or over a garden salad or make chicken chili. Remember, throwing away food is throwing away your money!
- Eating out. Restaurants can be expensive. Save money by getting the early bird special, going out for lunch instead of dinner, or looking for two-for-one deals. Stick to water instead of ordering other beverages, which add to the bill.
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