Eating healthy is often thought to be too expensive for the average North Devon family. Fast food and foods loaded with fat and sugar tend to be inexpensive and always at hand. Local Fitness Expert Marc Kent has created some tips for healthy and affordable eating during these tough economic times.
“Too many people think they cannot afford to eat healthy, especially during the Economic Crisis”, according to Kent. “That’
The following healthy eating tips will help anyone in North Devon lose weight fast during this economic crisis:
1 – Choose seasonal fruits to save on money on your shopping bill. Out of season fruits can add a good chunk to any shopping bill.
2 – Buy in bulk and freeze what isn’t needed. This is easy to do with meats. For instance, bulk buying chicken breasts usually lowers the cost per pound of chicken. Freeze the rest of the chicken that isn’t going to be eaten in the next few days in individual bags and then thaw what is needed for the next meal when necessary. The same idea can be used for beef and turkey.
3 – Pay attention to sales. Many times, eating healthy can easily be accomplished just by focusing on the special offers and money off coupons.


