In today’s society, cheap healthy recipes are almost seen as an oxymoron. Cheap eats are often associated with fast food that is full of fat, cholesterol, and sodium. As a result, it seems that the only option most have for cheap eats is unhealthy meals that serve no purpose.
The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. There are a number of great cheap healthy recipes that taste great, are packed with nutritional value, are quick and easy to prepare, and cost less than a “meal” at the local burger joint. Here are some tips on how to create some of these recipes for you and your family to maximize the quality of life for everyone in your home.
A great cheap and healthy recipe is to make a bean salad mix. This recipe consists of canned beans seasoned with black pepper and mixed with some red onions. To dress the salad, simply add a little apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Serve this salad with a piece of grilled chicken and you will definitely see and taste the delicious benefits of healthy eating. This meal is packed with protein and will keep you full until your next meal.
Another cost effective and nutritious meal idea that anyone can make and won’t break the bank is some grilled or roasted pork chops. This can be accompanied with a baked sweet potato and a house salad with olive oil and white vinegar dressing. This meal idea is a standard meal on my diet. It ticks all my boxes for being easy to make, healthy, and delicious. A true trifecta of healthy and cheap recipes!
Cheap and healthy recipes are not just about main dishes and salads. It also incorporates snacks and desserts. A family favorite in my home is a vanilla frozen yogurt mixed with some fresh seasonal fruit. Kids and adults alike will love this dessert both for its nutritional value and the fact that it tastes so good.
These are just a few healthy and inexpensive recipes that you can incorporate into your diet that will immediately start improving your health and your waistline. These simple, yet highly effective recipes will ensure that eating healthy really does become part of your daily routine.
Cheap and healthy recipes like these will start to give everyone alternatives when it comes to thinking about cheap meals. Cheap eats don’t have to be unhealthy. Rather, with healthy and cheap recipes, they can be cheap, fun, easy to prepare, and delicious. Try them today!
