Whenever we talk about eating healty the one thing we have in common is we can't afford alot of the healty options so I thought I would start a thread if you come across any tips or websites-but also because I found the first tip this weekend

I decided to go to my local bread store this weekend.  The village Hearth factory is in our town-most cities will have a factory/distribution center.  I picked up the whole grain-oats wheat barley for $1.50  plus an additinal 30% off- i would of had to play 2Xs that in the grocery store  

Some cheap, healthy foods are beans, brown rice, potatoes, peanut butter,  bread, and eggs. I think the key is eating food in its purest state and avoiding  cheap packaged foods such as macaroni and cheese, which are a whole lot of carbs and fat. One of the worse things you can put in your mouth is ramen. Read the label if you don't believe me. Buy the veggies that are in season and on sale. Same with fruit. Buy the least expensive cuts of meat and tenderize them in a marinade of wine, soy sauce, and spices. Or roast turkeys (really cheap right now) and freeze the meat. The same can be done with roasts and stews. Homemade soup is delicious, cheap, and healthy. It is possible to eat healthy on a budget, but it usually means you have to cook and plan meals in advance. Most convenience items are inexpensive and unhealthy.

And plant a garden if u can  for fresh herbs , and veggies     Buy meat in bulk seperate into meals at home and freeze   If you can  order   a side of beef, pork  cut the way you like  fresh  then freeze   

    I also like to buy much used stuff on sales  stock up  and   stuff like that  Love your list Deidre

I agree with Antygamma. The garden is a great idea as is buying in bulk, separating and freezing. We belong to a farm/garden coop and have vegetables delivered every week to one central place. We show up, bag our own, and have more food than we can finish. We usually end up giving some to family and friends. I do lots of veggie stir fry and soup as the veggies seem to multiply in the fridge.