It can be a real challenge in a tough economy to make sure that you eat well and eat healthy. It can be very hard to try to eat healthy food when this type of food tends to be a lot more expensive than foods that aren’t as good for us.

Happily, there are ways for us to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Going to a cooperative for local food growers or a farmers’ market is a great way that you can save money. If you look online, you should have no trouble finding some of these in your area. The next thing you can do is buy food that’s in the right season. Foods that aren’t in season cost a lot more than foods that are in season because of the cost to produce them. Next, make a menu for the items that you will be using, so that you don’t end up throwing away extra food that you have purchased. It’s not a great idea to buy the foods like this in bulk because they will spoil and go bad. These tips should really help you to eat better and keep your family healthier without breaking the bank.