Connor BrookeHave you been brushing off the thought to lose weight because you think it’s too expensive? That you cannot afford to pay for those expensive weight loss programs that may or may not work for you? Let me shatter this illusion for you today. Losing weight doesn’t have to be expensive in order for you to shed off that unsightly layer of excess fat that surrounds your midsection.
This is not to say that weight loss programs are about to slash their rates in any way but the crux of the matter is, if you know how to stratergise well, you can just eat right without having to spend too much and still eat the nutritious food that makes you lose that unwanted flab you want to get rid off since a long time now.
Okay, so here is a list of some of the most nutritious foods that you can find in your supermarket and save huge bucks:
Canned Fish
A good alternative to the expensive fresh fish is the canned fish, like water-packed salmon and tuna. This will give you the maximum nutrition as canned fish has high lean protein content, a lot of minerals, vitamins, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. Of course, you know that omega-3 fatty acids are the “good” unsaturated fat that can bring down your levels of “bad” cholesterol and also reduce your risk of a cardiac arrest. And you get all of this at a very less cost than a fresh fish.
Rolled Oats
This nutrient-rich whole grain is the best choice for any household that’s working on eating right on a tight budget. The huge, cylindrical container of rolled oats is your ultimate pick to get the best value. Heart-healthy, fiber-rich, carbo-rich, protein-laden, and an absolute must for the diet of a weight watcher, you would never want to miss out on oats when you’re trying to lose weight; and that too on a limited budget.
You can use it as an ingredient in your muffins, pancakes, cookies, and meatloaf. Oats do not contain any sugars or artificial ingredients on their own, so when you combine them with other stuff, it should work well for you.
Frozen Vegetables
Until you stay clear of the shop generic, off-brand or fancy blends of frozen vegetables, this is a great budget-friendly option for the weight conscious people. The high-in-vitamin content veggies, like the green beans, broccoli, and carrots are some amazing choices for you. These veggies are frozen very well so as to retain their nutrients as well as freshness “as it is”.
Brown Rice
Don’t get tempted into buying the fancy instant varieties and boxed mixes of brown rice and you’re good to go. Go for the long-grain, plain boxed or bagged brown rice. Apart from giving a boost to your carbohydrates, brown rice when cooked well, are full of nutrients, like vitamin B-6 and Niacin, dietary fiber, manganese, copper, selenium, and magnesium.
Beans
Any type of beans, it may be dried or canned, would be great for you if you wish to shed your excessive pounds without any strain on your pocket, as recommended by Consumer Reports. This budget-friendly food can best be used in salads, soups, and pasta dishes to enhance the flavor, nutrition, and the bulk of the dish. Rich in dietary fiber, carbohydrates, and proteins, you can revel in their taste and convenience anytime you want. While dried beans are highly economical, canned beans are the most easy and convenient to use.
Although all these ingredients seem like a great solution for anyone trying to lose weight on a budget, what if you’re one of those people who look at cooking a meal after work as a burden? Or, what if you enjoy cooking food but are too hard-pressed for time to do it yourself?
Thanks to the food delivery services that have especially come up for the weight conscious people of all kinds, you can now just sit at home and wait for your healthy meal to reach at your doorstep. No need for the tedious calorie-counting, thinking about what to cook, what ingredients to buy, or any other concerns.
These services are the pocket-friendly options for the calorie-conscious and do the entire job for you. Their chefs know about the nutritious food options that are preferred by majority of people who stay concerned about their weight and the ones that at the same time help to keep the value of these meals within the budget of an Average American.
One such trending food delivery service is, Bistro MD. You can click here for any more details of this service. Competing close to Bistro MD is the delicious home-delivered food of Diet-to-go. For more information about it, you can visit this site.
You can even switch from one service to the other for just the change of taste sometimes, or to see which one suit your taste and budget better.
This article was written for Business 2 Community by Connor Brooke.
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I agree with good eating and drinking habits then there should be no need to go for fancy diets. Small changes to a ‘normal diet’ can frequently do the trick.
A well written diet chart easy to follow, however I have my own secret diet formula like having green tea 5 times a day and eating small amounts of food 5 times.