On A Budget? 9 Cheap Ways To Eat Healthier

By Kristin Kirkpatrick, R.D. for YouBeauty.com

Between specialty food stores and going organic, it can get pretty pricey to eat your best. Luckily, there are tons of actions you can take to not fall into this food trap. It all comes down to planning ahead. I've compiled the tips you need to get on your way to a week of eating beautifully for $36. You can check your progress with the eat pretty quiz below. To start eating pretty for cheap, get your shopping list and the day-by-day menu.

Buy In Bulk

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To get the best value in the food world, start buying in bulk.

Bagged apples are cheaper than individual apples and a case of chickpeas at a warehouse store (for fabulous hummus you can make at home) will cost much less than an individual can from your local grocery store.

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On A Budget? 9 Cheap Ways To Eat Healthier

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