From red tea fungus (kombucha) to green juice, raw almonds and blueberries, it's always expensive to buy healthy foods.
However, there is a way to save money and eat healthily, spending only $50 a week on food.
In an interview with FEMAIL, nutritionist Lindi Cohen (Lyndi Cohen) shared tips and shopping lists for just $50 a week to buy ingredients.
"eating a healthy diet costs a lot of money," Lindy told the Australian Daily Mail. "it's a complete misconception. Simple tips can save you money and make you eat healthier. "
When it comes to her shopping list, Lindy says it all starts with legumes.
She says legumes are by far the healthiest and most cost-effective food. When shopping at the supermarket, chickpeas and red lentils are good choices. "
"I need to buy a bag of 375 grams of red lentils for 3.2 yuan, but with some vanilla and spices, and brown rice, it can provide me with countless nutritious meals."
Brown rice is also a very healthy whole grain food that can keep you full for longer, she says.
"carrots are always on my shopping list because they are rich in vitamin A and vitamin C and are vital to the health of the skin, hair and eyes," Lindy added. "I'll put carrots in any dish, from spaghetti pasta to soup, to salad-it's very cheap."
Other vegetables include canned tomatoes, mushrooms and lettuce.
She also visits health food stores, buying eggs, milk, apples, Greek yogurt, tuna, oats and beef minced beef.
"for a family of four, a kilogram of minced beef can make at least two meals," Lindy said.
"when I make minced meat, I add two chopped onions, 400 grams of mixed mushrooms, and often shredded zucchini. My vegetable-to-meat ratio is 2 to 1, so I'll save on food. "
Lindy also said that while it is difficult to eat healthily in times of budget constraints because "junk food is still cheap," it can still be done, and learning some advice and tips can really save you money.
When it comes to advice and tips, small things like bulk buying and sometimes choosing frozen foods are really helpful.
"one of the things I like to do is put a 'eat now' plate in the fridge," Lindy said. "put any bad food on this plate and use it every time you open the fridge. You can make omelets, salads or freeze them. "
She also suggests putting the rest of the vanilla in the fridge's ice box, sprinkling with olive oil, and putting it in a reasonable amount the next time you use it.
"I've always accidentally killed almost every plant, but rosemary and mint are tough, they're cold-resistant," she said.
"you can plant your own vanilla and plant it in small flowerpots directly in the sun. Don't spend $5 on a bunch of vanilla (because half the vanilla stinks in your fridge). " 'it 's also a good idea to get into the habit of preparing and freezing food and buying more of it when it's on sale, 'she said.' it's also a good idea to refrigerate some of the food.
"when a supermarket sells a plate of fruit or a bundle of vegetables, try to buy as much as possible," Lindy said. "cook the food and freeze it in a well-divided container (so you don't have to thaw the whole thing when you use it)."
Seasonal shopping and the search for supermarket specials can also help reduce costs.
Lindy spent 50 yuan a week on the ingredients