Many of us are taking up the low carb lifestyle because it has been
shown to be fitter and healthier than most diets, but eating low carb
can be expensive. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can eat low carb
on a budget. This article is full of tips designed to make your low carb
meals as inexpensive as possible without sacrificing taste or healthful
goodness.
Meat is a staple of low carb diets but meat prices can be high. To save
money on meat, buy and cook in bulk whenever possible. Whole chickens
are much cheaper than packaged pieces and can be roasted whole or easily
cut up for any chicken dish. Roast several at a time and freeze what
you don’t eat, initially. Legs and wings can be removed, wrapped
individually with plastic wrap and frozen in large freezer bags for
quick easy snacks. Large roasts are also cheaper than smaller cuts. They
can be slow cooked in the oven or crock pot with your choice of low
carb sauce to make enough meat for a week of lunches. The meat will be
tender and perfect to serve with your favorite veggies. Bulk sausage and
bacon is always a bargain compared to 1 pound packages. Separate the
sausage into meal sized portions and freeze you need it. Most stores
have a discount meat section with heavily discounted meat that is soon
to expire. There you may find whole and half turkeys, steaks and roasts
at amazing prices. Take advantage of the bargains! Cook the turkey and
after dinner separate the leftover pieces. Mix dark and white turkey
meat and make turkey salad. Freeze the drumsticks and wings for meals
down the road. And, don’t forget to use the bones from roast turkey,
chicken, beef or pork to make delicious and versatile stocks that can be
conveniently frozen for preparing soups down the road. Ground beef and
turkey are also cheaper in large quantities so get lots of it and divide
it up into meal size portions and freeze it. Your freezer is your best
friend when low carbing it.
Shop the sale papers! This can’t be stressed enough. Be prepared on
shopping days to stop at several stores. Save gas by planning your route
ahead of time and making a list of all the sale items you plan to buy
and complimentary items that will help make up complete meals. Also, if
you like a packaged item, say a particular frozen chicken wing product,
go to the company’s website and look for printable coupons to increase
your savings. Check sales for large bags of frozen broccoli, cauliflower
and peppers.
Fresh veggies can be expensive but there are some exceptions. Cabbage is
often inexpensive and it can be steamed with butter, stir fried with
shredded meats or added to soups. Fresh kale or spinach is usually not
too expensive and really ups the vitamin content of your diet. It’s
delicious and healthy. A bunch of spring onions can go a long way to
flavor your meals inexpensively and with very few carbs. Mexican, Asian
or other ethnic markets are another source of fresh veggies at a good
price. Don’t be afraid to experiment with unfamiliar veggies, especially
greens as this can be a great way to add new flavors and excitement to
your diet. If you are not sure of the carb content, ask the store
keeper, they are there to help you.
Discount grocers are a life savor for low carbers. At such places you
can find discounted cheeses of all types, as well as half and half,
heavy cream and butter. Canned meats, spices and things like low carb
hot wing sauce are amazingly cheap at such places.
It should be clear by now that there are many ways to find low carb
foods without spending a lot of money. With some time, effort and
planning you can really stretch those food dollars and add to your
fitness level by eating better! Use these tips to make your shopping
trips bountiful while keeping faithful to your low carb lifestyle and
staying on a budget.
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