如何在预算内吃得健康
如何在预算内吃得健康
Have you ever looked at health gurus and wondered how on earth they can afford all that health food? Or maybe you’ve tried multiple times to start eating healthy only to find the $600 monthly budget overwhelming?
你是否曾看着健康专家们，想知道他们究竟是如何负担得起那么多健康食品的?或许你已经尝试过很多次开始健康饮食，却发现每月600美元的预算让你难以承受?
If you’re anything like me, you know exactly what I’m talking about! I absolutely understand the sinking feeling of looking back over a grocery budget and finding you went way over what you intended. And besides that, it can be hard to justify buying a tiny $5 bag of carrot chips while a $1 mound of potato chips is sitting right next door.
如果你和我一样，你一定知道我在说什么!我完全理解那种回顾杂货店预算时发现你超出了自己的预期的沉陷感。除此之外，当你隔壁放着一堆1美元的薯片时，你很难去买一小袋5美元的胡萝卜片。
So, how to eat healthy on a budget?
那么，如何在预算内吃得健康呢?
Here’re the top tips I learned that helped us shave over $600 monthly off of our food budget so we could reinvest that in the areas that really mattered to us!
以下是我学到的最重要的建议，这些建议帮助我们每个月从食物预算中节省了600多美元，这样我们就可以在对我们真正重要的领域进行再投资!
1. Meal Plan
膳食计划
Meal planning is as simple as working in foods you already have in your fridge/freezer, adding in several meals with simple ingredients and seasonal veggies, and breaking it down into a shopping list.
饮食计划很简单，就是把你冰箱里已经有了的食物放在冰箱里，加上一些简单的作料和应季蔬菜，然后把它们分成购物清单。
2. Cook in Bulk
整体烹调
Not only will cooking in bulk save you a whole lot of time, it will save you a whole lot of money too! Believe it or not, if you find meals to make with similar ingredients, you can easily save more money than when you were eating unhealthy.
批量做饭不仅会节省你很多时间，也会节省你很多钱!信不信由你，如果你发现用类似的材料做的食物，你可以比吃不健康食物时更容易省下钱。
3. Cook all Your Meals in One Day
一日三餐
4. Cut Back on Snacks and Specialty Items
少吃零食和特产
I can almost hear you from across the screen. “But, I thought snacks were good for me!” Here’s the deal: Snacks are expensive! And healthy snacks, oh my goodness, say goodbye to your paycheck!
我几乎能从屏幕那头听到你的声音。“但是，我认为零食对我有好处!”“事情是这样的:零食很贵!还有健康的零食，哦，天哪，跟你的工资说再见吧!
5. Satisfy Yourself with Your Favorite Subs
用你最喜欢的东西来满足自己
We all have an emotional tie to food. Maybe pasta reminds you of home! Or maybe a fresh-baked pizza is what gives you a feeling of comfort. Whatever you favorite food, find a way to work it into your budget in the best way.
我们都和食物有情感联系。也许意大利面让你想起了家!或许新鲜出炉的披萨会给你一种舒适感。无论你喜欢什么食物，都要想办法把它以最好的方式纳入你的预算。
6. Stick to the Cheaper Proteins
坚持吃便宜的蛋白质
Instead of purchasing those, try buying frozen chicken or eggs. A 5 lb bag of frozen chicken can be as cheap as $5, and you can buy a whole weeks worth of eggs for just over $1. You could even try going vegetarian for a few meals if you really want to cut down on costs!
与其买这些，不如试试买冷冻鸡肉或鸡蛋。一袋5磅重的冷冻鸡肉可以便宜到5美元，而你可以用1美元多一点的价格买到一整个星期的鸡蛋。如果你真的想节省开支，你甚至可以试着吃素!
7. Buy Frozen Fruits and Veggies
购买冷冻水果和蔬菜
Fruits and veggies are easiest to ship when frozen, making them a much cheaper option. Contrary to popular belief, scientists have actually found that frozen might be better for you too!
水果和蔬菜在冷冻时最容易运输，这使它们成为更便宜的选择。与人们普遍认为的相反，科学家们实际上发现，冷冻食品可能对你也更有好处!
8. Bump up the Calories with Rice and Beans
用大米和豆类增加卡路里
Brown Rice is very cheap and easy to use as a base for bowls and dishes. Likewise, beans can add a bit of fiber making you feel full and satisfied without having to spend a lot of money.
糙米非常便宜，很容易用作碗和盘子的基础。同样，豆类可以添加一点纤维，让你感到充实和满意，而不必花很多钱。
9. Make Your Own Meal Kits
自己做饭
Simply find a few simple meal cards or print some out and fill a ziplock with the ingredients for each specific day. Don’t know what recipe to make? Another option is to order one month of meal kits and recycle the recipe into ingredients for the upcoming months with ingredients you picked up from the store.
简单地找几张简单的餐卡，或者打印几张，然后把每一天需要的食材装进一个拉链里。不知道该做什么菜?另一种选择是订购一个月的套餐，然后把你在商店里买到的食材回收利用，作为接下来几个月的食材。
10.Buy Cheap Online
网上买便宜的
Just like anything else, it pays to be prepared. Buying foods from online retailers can be a really affordable way to save money as long as you’re prepared.
和其他事情一样，做好准备是值得的。只要你准备好了，从网上零售商那里购买食物是一种真正实惠的省钱方式。
