Health Tip: Farmers' Markets

One of the things I am trying to accomplish is to change our family's eating habit. I have done some research and reading and came to a conclusion that organic is the best way to go!!!! As we all know, becoming organic is a very expensive process.

I am determined to find ways to accomplish this without, once again, breaking the bank! I have not converted completely but I have found some helpful tips from articles and friends. 

The most useful tip I learned is Farmers' Market. The products comes straight from the farm to the market then your house. Apparently to become certified organic is very expensive. Therefore these farmers use the same process but are not certified. The prices are cheaper than organic stores for sure but some markets can be pricey still. Another tip I learned is store brand organic products! For example, the Kroger stores have Simple Truth Organic. I checked out the products and they are significantly lower than Whole Foods and other organic brands. Keep in mind eating healthier will still be more expensive than conventional foods but it will not break the bank. 

 

Healthy on a Budget

One of my interests is eating healthier and somehow exercising. Momma gotta loose all that baby weight!!! However, if you look at grocery stores you will quickly realize how expensive healthy food is. (Side note: never understood how all these experts wants America to loose weight and not make healthy food affordable) I am determined to start making better choices and healthier choices without breaking the bank.
The first thing I did was download all my groceries apps! I am an on the go mom so I need all the apps out there. With my groceries app I can see what's on sale and what coupons are out there. The App automatically uploads the coupons to my store card and makes a shopping list for me. Another step I started was to follow some delicious recipes from eatingwell.com! They are awesome and super easy. They also have diet plans if you want to loose weight. I recently read a psych article that said to loose weight we have to diet AND workout. So I will try it. Another cheaper option is that grocery stores started their own healthy store brand. For example, Safeway has the Eating Right brands and King Soopers has Simple Truth brand.
I usually buy all my fruits and veggies from a farmer market because it is way cheaper than any supermarkets. Our farmers market is Sprouts! Another good tip is to limit yourself to the perimeter of the store. It's usually where all the good stuff are! I can't always do that but you can try it. Parenting magazine has an article about 10 healthier fast food choices when you are on the go and they are affordable. You might want to check it out.