01/04/2026
“Eating healthy is too expensive”…
Yeah, if you’re eating grass-fed regenerative raised meats, pasture-raised eggs, wild-caught, and organic EVERYTHING.
Quality is important — and if you can afford to pay extra, you absolutely should (it’s worth the ROI).
But guess what? It’s NOT NECESSARY.
Especially if you’re feeding yourself (or your family) on a tight budget.
Because the truth is:
✅ Healthy eating is less about perfection…
…and more about making smarter swaps that still move the needle.
So if you’re trying to eat better without going broke, here are a few “budget wins” I recommend all the time:
If you’re going to buy meat → buy LEAN cuts
Conventional meats are higher in fat, and fat tends to store more environmental toxins.
Lean meat = less toxin storage + usually cheaper.
If you’re going to buy fish → buy CANNED fish
Cheaper, shelf-stable, often wild-caught, and still loaded with omega-3s + protein.
Eggs → buy the cheapest cage-free white eggs
Any egg is better than no eggs — and nutritionally, the difference is small compared to the benefit of eating them in the first place.
And here are a few more upgrades that cost almost nothing:
🥦 Frozen veggies > no veggies
They’re often just as nutrient-dense, cheaper, and won’t rot in your fridge.
🫘 Beans + lentils = the ultimate budget superfood
Protein, fiber, minerals, gut-friendly, and literally pennies per serving.
🍠 Potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice, oats (yes, oats!)
Real food carbs are not the enemy — they’re one of the most affordable ways to fuel your body.
🍌 Choose 1–2 fruits you’ll ACTUALLY eat
Bananas, apples, oranges, frozen berries — keep it simple.
Because the goal isn’t to eat like a wellness influencer…
It’s to build meals that:
✅ stabilize blood sugar
✅ keep you full
✅ reduce cravings
✅ nourish your body
✅ fit your real life
That’s what “healthy” means to me… what does it mean for you?
