Affordable and Easy Dieting Made Simple
When you talk to someone who wants to get in better shape, they often have lots of reasons why they’re not succeeding. A common excuse is that healthy food is too expensive and impractical; they claim they don’t have the time or money to eat healthily. And at first glance, it’s easy to see their point. When you’re out and about, quick meal options usually include places like KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, or maybe Subway (the “healthy” option). If you’re looking for a quick and cheap meal from a grocery store, you might end up with ready meals full of fat, salt, and sugar to make them tasty and long-lasting.
However, if you want to lose weight and lead a healthier life, simply glancing at food options isn’t enough. You need to spend more time thinking about how to make your diet healthier and more affordable. The good news is, there are indeed ways to eat healthy food quickly and cheaply. Let’s explore some of these options.
**Eating Out**
When eating out, there are better options than McDonald’s. Take pub meals, for example; they’re often just as cheap and quick, and many pubs offer low-calorie options. When dining out with friends, choose the healthiest option on the menu and maybe go for a nice cup of tea instead of a sugary dessert like chocolate cake.
If you’re in town and hungry, don’t fall for the fast food trap. Instead, head to a supermarket and buy fresh ingredients for a quick snack. For example, fresh bread and some ham can be cheaper and healthier than anything on a McDonald’s menu. The trick is to avoid the snack aisle and head for the bread and meat sections. Find a few things you like, and you’ll know what to grab next time you need a quick bite.
**Eating In**
Eating at home can be much cheaper if you’re clever about it. It’s easy to forget that a banana costs about 50 cents and a tin of chopped tomatoes is about the same. Wholegrain pasta isn’t expensive either. Some of the best healthy meals are simple, like pasta with tomatoes, beans on toast, soup, salads, carbonara, or tuna pasta bake. These meals don’t take much time to make, they’re healthy, and you can find lots more cheap and healthy recipes online.
By being smart and proactive about your food choices, eating healthily doesn’t have to break the bank or take up all your time.
