How do I cook healthy meals on a budget?
Plan meals, buy staples in bulk, use cheaper cuts and avoid food waste.
Eating well on a budget comes down to planning, cooking from scratch and wasting less. Staples like rice, beans, eggs and seasonal vegetables go a long way.
Check what you already have before shopping.
Plan and shop
Write a weekly meal plan and a shopping list. Buy in-season produce and own-brand staples, and compare prices per kilogram.
Cook smart
Use cheaper cuts of meat in slow-cooked dishes, add beans or lentils to stretch meals, and cook in batches.
Reduce waste
Freeze leftovers and bread, use vegetable scraps for stock and turn leftover rice into fried rice.
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