Healthy Weight Loss

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Healthy Weight Loss
Improve your Lifestyle in the economic downturn

The financial turmoil means that many people are having to tighten their belts and look to save money on food items which some think will lead to unhealthy eating.

There's no question that many of the least expensive foods- like starchy foods, sugars, and fats- are also the ones that provide less nutrition than the more expensive items like fruits, vegetables, and healthy sources of protein. But eating well and saving money can go hand-in-hand. Here are some four ideas to get you thinking

1. Go vegetarian once a week. Combining grains, like rice or corn, with beans, split peas, or lentils, is an inexpensive way to include good quality protein in the diet. Use seasoning to enhance the flavour in dishes like curried lentils with brown rice or spicy black bean soup with cornbread or corn tortillas. Round out the menu with a salad or some fruit in season, and you've got a nutrition-packed meal for pennies per person.
2. If you do not have time to prepare a meal don't go to the drive-through, instead replace a meal with a protein shake , mixed in the blender with milk (soy milk) and fresh or frozen fruit, can provide more healthy nutrition for a lot less money than fast food choices-while still delivering convenience and nutritional value.
3. Freeze the season. Frozen fruits and vegetables are as nutritionally valuable as fresh-in fact, in some cases freezing may preserve more nutrients because the foods are processed so quickly after harvest. Shop the farmer's markets, buy what's in season, and freeze it. Frozen pre-made side dishes and vegetables with sauces on them cost more, too. It's less expensive and better for you to purchase plain vegetables and season them yourself.
4. Don't buy frozen ready meals. Instead, cook in bulk some one-dish meals, such as soups, stews, or pasta dishes, and freeze individual portions for workday lunches. Don't let a thinner wallet lead to a thicker waistline. With a little planning, you can watch your budget and still eat well.

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