8 Weight Loss Foods When On Tight Budget

Thursday, August 6, 2015, 11:09 [IST]

Nowadays, we are into the habit of buying packaged food, even the green vegetables and some fruits are frozen and packaged. These foods are expensive and unhealthy as compared to fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables.

These foods empty our pockets and and make us fat. At the same time, if we buy seasonal veggies and fruits, they would be fresh and good for health as they contain all the vitamins that our body needs. This will also save your money.

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Similarly, when going to buy edibles in a super market, don't grab all the packaged veggies, corn, flavoured yoghurt and such, which seem to be healthy but are not. You can buy these foods in a fresh and cost effective way.

Here, in this article you will go through some foods that are healthy and cheap too. Have a look at some healthy foods to buy when on a tight budget.

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Bananas

Bananas are among the cheapest and healthy foods available. Ther are packed with vitamins and minerals. They are good for heart and your stomach. Try to buy not so ripe bananas so that they last longer.

Eggs

They contain all ther essential nutrients that we need. Cultivate the habit of having eggs for your breakfast so that you stay fit during the whole day. Eggs provide you with slow and continuous energy during the whole day.

Lentils

Yes, this yellow coloured channa dal is cheap and healthy too. If you can't afford to buy meat as a source of proteins, have lentils as they will provide you with more protein and iron than meat. They are easy to cook and don't need soaking before cooking.

Celery

This vegetable is good for weight loss and is cheap too. You can eat celery as a salad or even cook it. You burn more calories while digesting it, therefore it is called a 'negative calorie food'

Plain Yoghurt

Simple and plain yoghurt without any added flavours and colour is more healthy and cost effective than flavoured yoghurt. Even if you can afford to buy flavoured yoghurt, you must avoid it as it is not good for your health and causes weight gain.

Almond Milk

It is budget friendly and a healthy alternative to usual milk. You can buy unsweetened almond milk that can be used to make tea, coffee, smoothies and oatmeals. It is rich in calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D.

Leafy Green Vegetables

If you buy loose green veggies, they will be cheap as compared to packaged and frozen ones. Green vegetables are rich in iron, calcium and many other important vitamins and minerals. You can buy spinach, fenugreek leaves, radish green leaves etc.