How To Eat Cheaply

Buy frozen vegetables in bulk. They’re just as nutritious as fresh one, sometimes even more so because they are flash frozen while fresh and not picked unripe for a cross-country trip.

Use coupons. It may make you feel like someone’s grandma, but it’ll save you money. Maximize your savings by printing online coupons and finding stores that will double coupons.

Go generic. In most cases, you’re not paying for better quality—you’re paying for the expensive advertising campaigns that promote brand names.

Eat more eggs. They’re cheap, packed with protein, and—contrary to popular belief—they don’t raise bad cholesterol.

If you eat yogurt, switch to plain. It’s cheaper, healthier, and can be made sweeter and more nutritious by adding a little fresh fruit or a bit of honey.

Don’t eat directly from containers. Not only is it mildly depressing, but portion control prevents overeating and makes your food last longer.

Invest in a hot air popcorn popper. High in fiber and low in calories and fat, popcorn is a cheap, healthy snack—so long as you air pop it and don’t drown it in melted butter.

When you can’t eat at home for another meal, splurge—on an early bird special. Sure, you might be surrounded by octogenarians scrabbling over the cheap tapioca pudding, but you’ll get your fill on the cheap.