Knowing what’s healthy and what’s not is challenging enough nowadays, let alone doing this while juggling kids, hobbies, relationships and other aspects of your life.
If that wasn’t bad enough, healthy food is always wickedly expensive.
Luckily for you, we’ve got a great post in store here on TotsFamily.
In this post, we’ll cover some of the most effective ways on How to Save Money on Healthy Food.
So, without further ado, let’s get into the article.
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Healthy food
Whether you call them superfoods, healthy foods, or you have made up your own name for them, there’s a huge range of foods that work wonders for a person’s health.
Broccoli, beans, chia seeds, coconut oil…
We could go on and on, with health benefits ranging from reaching the right amount of vitamins and minerals in your diets, to improving brain health, heart health, and even the health of your gut.
Although not all of these following tips can help you save money on all of these foods, we’re sure you’ll be able to save money in the long run on most of them!
Get the discounts
The first and most important tip for paying less for healthy food is keeping an eye on the sales and discounts.
Various store flyers, like the ones for Freshco in Canada, or the flyer for Sprouts Farmers Market in the US are treasure troves of great deals.
Fresh fruits and vegetable, nuts and seeds, and various oils and starches work wonders for the health and are commonly on sale.
There’s also a great number of superfoods which can be stored for weeks, or even months before going bad.
This makes it possible to buy enough to last you until the item is on sale again.
Shop local
Local farmers and hobbyists grow a variety of different fruits and vegetables.
You’re a little dependant on the seasons for this one, but it’s still more than worth seeing if you can buy a little more of certain locally grown product when it’s in season and freeze it.
You can also change your cooking based on the season you’re in, which also ensures you have a good amount of variation in your diet.
Shopping locally can be a lot cheaper, as most producers and farmers will keep some behind after their harvest.
If they can get a little more from you and this results in you paying a little less for it than in the store, it’s a win-win for both!
Buy in bulk
Buying in bulk is always a good idea when it comes to saving money, but especially for certain superfoods.
Although a small packet of chia seeds or a few oz. tub of coconut oil may seem expensive, the difference between the smaller quantities and larger quantities aren’t that big. Double the quantity doesn’t equal double the price.
Certain foods can be bought in bulk if you have the space, and we’re not just talking buying a larger pot of the product here.
Certain wholesalers will have reasonably small packaging available.
Since the packaging at wholesalers is often a lot cheaper as well, and the products aren’t branded yet, you commonly pay half the price of the product, if not less!
Grow your own!
There’s nothing like rolling up your sleeves and growing your own fruits and vegetables.
This isn’t a tip you can use for all healthy foods, but for those that can be grown in your area, it’s a fantastic way of saving on your groceries while also providing a fun and relaxing hobby, or activity to do together with your kids.
Don’t have time for gardening? – Many fruits and vegetables grow like weeds and need very little maintenance in order to grow successfully.
In a year, you may be able to save hundreds of dollars by allocating just a small portion of your garden to this kind of thing.
If you really don’t feel like it, then allow your kids to give it a go. Most vegetables can be grown very easily.
Saving money
Learning How to Save Money on Healthy Food. can lead to you providing your children with a healthier diet while also allowing you to save more money for other things.
Having kids is expensive enough already, there’s no need to make it more expensive!
Check out these great resources here; The Best Snacks for your Growing Toddler, Tips to get your Picky Eater to Eat and How to Create Healthy Habits for your Kids
