How to keep in health with the economic recession

How to keep in health with the economic recession, and how to get more value for money when you have a limited budget. Take advantage of the advice and make the most of your Pound when shopping for Christmas!

Money saving tips at the Supermarket

The price of food is sky high and keep on rising. In these difficult times, and with the holidays coming up, it may be time to reconsider your shopping behaviour. Perhaps you can buy alternatives for the products you normally buy, and have a closer look at price and quality. Look for special offers, perhaps cheaper brands, see it as a challenge to spend less without starving yourself and your family and without robbing your bank account.

1) Choose to eat less meat

Meat is expensive and some kinds contains a lot of saturated fat, which is bad for your heath. Consider to skip meat a couple of times a week, and/or reduce the portions, so that meat is no longer the main item on your plate.

2) Eat Canned Fish

Canned fish like salmon, mackerel and herring are fairly cheap and are very rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. And canned tuna in water, is a great ingredient to work with; it's lovely in pastas, on pizza, in salads, bean dishes, on sandwiches,

3) Become a (part time?) vegetarian

Have a good look around in the vegetable dept. in your supermarket and enjoy all these wonderful colours. There is a huge assortment of veggies and it's a challenge to make all kinds of new vegetarian dishes. Contrary to what many people think, vegetables are filling. Pure, fresh vegetables are very tasty and the possibilities are endless. Vegetables have a positive influence on getting the bad cholesterol levels down. Have a look on this website and discover lots of recipes for easy and special vegetarian dishes.

4) Alternative ways to buy fruit and vegetables

Why not visit a local farm shop where they sell fresh home grown products? Some farm shops - and some health and nature shops - have the possibility to "subscribe" to a weekly supply of a range of products. Sometimes, the goods are even delivered at home!

5) Become a DIY greengrocer

Why not consider to grow your own veggies and fruit? Create your own little plot of land where you can grow veggies, sprouts, fruits and herbs... it's fun. Or grow tomatoes in your own little greenhouse... It could become your hobby!

And after harvesting, you can freeze great quantities, preserve them, can them, vacuum wrap them or make your own jams and chutneys... there are lots of books on this subject, so read one during a winter evening!

6) A closer look at meats

Bear in mind, that ready cut and boneless meat is more expensive. It's considerably cheaper to buy large pieces of meat and/or whole chickens, and to process them yourself at home. If you don't want to do so, opt for meat on the bone instead of boneless cuts, and chicken breasts or thighs with skin. Cook the meat with bones and skin and only remove them after cooking; they add flavour to the meat.

7) Alternative Dinner options

Skip a big dinner once in a while, and have bacon & eggs, or sandwiches. Nice change, also for your wallet!

8) Broth in abundance...

Make your own soup, and while you're at it, make a huge pan. Freeze it, or eat it in two days, with beans and vegetables as a base, adding new ingredients the next day(s). You could start with a light vegetable stock, as a savoury snack in between meals, or as a starter, and add more ingredients to serve it as a main course. You can make it creamier for that purpose. Browse around on this website for delicious recipes!

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 | Posted in: Miscellaneous | Posted by: Georgette Henson

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