Healthy products can be obnoxiously expensive. My poor husband used to have a decent food bill before he met me. Once we started living together, his food bill shot up (of course his weight dropped as well).
This is an area where I am constantly trying to grow. The best way to manage finances when trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle is plan meals. When you plan meals, you have a little more control over your budget. The goal is to sustain yourself for as long as possible after ONE trip to the grocery store.
It is best to eat vegetables when they are fresh, however, when in a financial pinch you may need to consider some compromises. For example, juicing is best done soon after a trip to the grocery store; this way you can drink the juice when the veggies are fresh and their nutrients are highest. Kale can last in the freezer for a while. Fermented vegetables could last 6 months to a year. Nuts can last a little longer in the freezer and bread in the fridge. I try to cook large meals so that it lasts us as far into the week as possible. Vegan meals are VERY inexpensive. Rice and beans, humus and raw vegetables, are complete meals that are both yummy and inexpensive.
I hope you've enjoyed my tips and suggestions, however, I'm always more interested in yours. As always questions, comments and furthermores are welcome.
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