Believe it or not, there are actually healthy foods that won’t cost an arm and a leg. You should also consider the ways you indirectly save money by eating healthier. Being healthy means having a higher immunity and making fewer trips to the doctor, for example. Whatever the reasons for making wiser decisions in your diet, you don’t have to spend a fortune at the local health food store to do it. Here are a few ways to save money and feel better while doing it:

1. Make a Shopping List – By planning meals ahead of time and sticking to a shopping list, you should be able to avoid any unnecessary and unhealthy impulse purchases.
2. Buy In-Season Produce – A seasonal produce chart may help you do determine what will be cheapest at the store right now. Buying your favorite fruits and vegetables during the off-season costs you more because of what it costs to bring to the market.
3. Shop at the Campus CO-OP – Why are you overpaying at a health food store when you could be getting your food direct from local growers? Check out the local CO-OPs and farmer’s market before going to the grocery store.
4. Stock Up on Your Healthy, Cheap Staples – These include oatmeal, beans and rice. These are foods that are filling, inexpensive and healthy. You should always be sure they are readily stocked in the kitchen.
5. Clip and Organize Coupons – This is probably the easiest way to save some money on food. However, be sure to only save coupons for healthy foods. Just because it is on sale doesn’t mean that you should buy it.

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