Many of us are constantly toying with the dieting game. By that I mean we think about losing a few pounds here and there and whether or not changing the way will eat will offer us a reprieve from that tight-waisted feeling in our pants.
Sometimes however looking to buy healthier foodsseems like a real drain on your wallet. If you're following a specific diet plan it can be even more expensive.
Are there ways to eat healthier (or follow a "plan")without breaking the bank?
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According to Jeanette Pavini, Coupons.Com's Household Savings Expert, there is and she offers some helpful tips.
Storing Foods:
Olive oil. Many diets require that you substitute butter with olive oil so be sure to store it properly to make it last longer (70 degrees or less).
Spices. The Mediterranean diet calls for lots of spices to replace salt. Spices should always be bought in bulk as the small bottles on the supermarket shelves are highly overpriced due to packaging. In fact, buying and grinding your own is truly the most cost effective route.
Produce. Saving money AND making fresh fruits and veggies last is the key as all these diets expect you to ingest 7-10 servings a day. To get the most mileage out of your produce:
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Tips for Dieting On a Dime
