Yes indeed, Aldis does have lots of cheap food all the time, sometimes when I can not find healthy foods at a cheap price, I just try to buy any food but try to change it or cook it in a heakthy manner, instead of frying I steam it, but after all is said, Aldis is a life saver for groceries.
I heartily second the recommendations for looking out for a farmer's market. Fresh fruits and vegetables are fundamental in eating more healthfully. I would also recommend searching for blogs that specialize in thrifty recipes and utilize cheaper types of ingredients. If you have time to explore a new hobby, look into planting your own food. Extremely fresh food is often the most delicious and most healthy.
I buy produce that is in season! For example, if you buy avocados in the summer time you are going to pay like 4 for a dollar here in California. If you buy it in December, you will pay a dollar for each one. I like to buy what is in season and spend money on fresh produce instead of health food in a box.
Yes, buying seasonally is important. Or at the very least, become aware of what staples you normally buy that go up in price during certain times of the year so you can try to offset those costs elsewhere and keep your overall costs in check. For example, in the summer months I can get a large pack of fresh Jalapeno's or Hungarian Hot peppers for around $1, but in the winter and early spring, they are 2-3x as much. Same thing goes for fresh Cilantro, it will sell for about 75 cents a bunch then shoot up to $2+ during certain months.
I make it point of never pay full-price for anything, food, clothing, and everything else under the rainbow. I will wait for the sale price, but I found that buying fresh fruits and vegetables are very affordable and you get the full health benefits from them too.
Cut the meat or reduce it drastically. Meat is damn expensive, and without it, you focus your plate on more veggies and beans and legumes, all healthy things! Buy stuff like lentils and grains dry and in bulk. Go for discounts on veggies and fruits, especially true when it's in season. Buy stuff to make your own snacks -- peanut butter, nuts, yogurt, raisins, etc, etc.
It takes work to save money, so always check the specials and be prepared to go to a few places. Some places like Aldi or Lidl will have limited quantities so you should go early to get them. They had an offer on ham once ay 49p and they all went within a couple of hours. Another idea is to shop in the early afternoon when the stores begin to reduce items that are still fresh. Sign up for loyalty cards and get the discounts and also search for coupons online. Some stores will double or triple them too on certain days so look out for that.
Here are some of the things you should consider so that you'd be able to save up money on healthy food:Grow your own fruits and vegetables. If you have enough space in your yard or lawn, consider fruits and vegetables that don't take time to grow and are easy to nurture.Shop at wet markets rather than at big grocery stores. They have much cheaper rates than, for example, Walmart.Learn the art of healthy cooking so that you can cook a healthy meal for yourself and your family rather than buy ready-made but really expensive food.
