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How to eat healthy on a budget
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ^ | July 2, 2007 | Harry Jackson Jr.

Posted on 07/05/2007 6:00:55 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

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1 posted on 07/05/2007 6:00:58 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

It’s not the cost of the food, it’s the skill level and time it takes to prepare simple and fresh foods vs. slamming something into the microwave. If you’re working long hours at low paying jobs, the time can be a problem.


2 posted on 07/05/2007 6:05:23 PM PDT by RonF
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Lentil soup could produce a lot of greenhouse gases.


3 posted on 07/05/2007 6:06:56 PM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Top Ramen + catsup = spaghetti with a distinctive Chinese flavor.


4 posted on 07/05/2007 6:08:29 PM PDT by doc1019 (Fred Thompson '08)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

True, if you take meat out of your diet and add lots of fresh vegetables and grains you can eat well for very little money. Hint: Use spices creatively. Most people on food stamps wants convenience foods and prepared items like cookies which raise the price.


5 posted on 07/05/2007 6:09:01 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (Buy a Mac ...)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
You Burnt the Lentil's YOU DONKEY !!!!!!


6 posted on 07/05/2007 6:11:00 PM PDT by cmsgop ( "cmsgop" a Mark Goodson / Bill Todman Production)
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To: cmsgop

lol!


7 posted on 07/05/2007 6:12:50 PM PDT by hole_n_one
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Spinach everyday!
As much as they have been derided, the good old egg!

Tuna, of course. Load up on egg noodles when possible, they are very versatile.

Buy a couple flower pots and lettuce seed. Lettuce can easily grow year round indoors (it’s a freakin WEED)


8 posted on 07/05/2007 6:14:20 PM PDT by djf (Bush's legacy: Way more worried about Iraqs borders than our own!!! A once great nation... sad...)
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To: Cicero

That’s what I was thinking, seriously. More beans and lentils chick peas - how much for a daily supply of Beano?


9 posted on 07/05/2007 6:15:15 PM PDT by -YYZ- (Strong like bull, smart like ox.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

...yet another notice of Americans trading places with the Chinese.


10 posted on 07/05/2007 6:21:20 PM PDT by familyop (Duncan Hunter for President!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

It’s just amazing what anyone can do if they learn how to cook. The article suggests those who can’t cook are expected to die, or?? Some of the best meals are not all that pricey anyway - beef stew is everybodys favorite. You get yerself some soda crackers, and a tall glass of ice cold milk, and there is nothing finer (Well, for $2 whaddaya expect?)


11 posted on 07/05/2007 6:21:37 PM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: BunnySlippers

Indeed.

I work at a small-town grocery store and you have no idea how many welfare mothers come into the store and load up those food stamp cards with purchases for candy, soda, junk food, and the like. I grew up as what most would consider “poor.” My parents, however, saw the value of good nutrition. Candy and pop were rare treats. Fruits were the norm, and most every spring (even to this day), we bought seeds and planted a small vegetable garden. Some hard work, yes, but we ate out of that garden in the late summer and it paid off.

The key is that you just have to pay attention and don’t go for the sugary stuff. A lot of those welfare mothers are just trying to appease all the kids they’ve had and just feed them stuff they’ll “like.” That’s not a good long-term plan. Instead of buying the Froot Loops or Lucky Charms, buy some Cheerios instead. Little things like that will go a long way.


12 posted on 07/05/2007 6:22:00 PM PDT by jmyrlefuller
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To: Freedom4US

Cooking for yourself is not only cheaper (by far in many cases) but you get to really control what goes into your meal. Cooking is my personal favorite and most valued skill.


13 posted on 07/05/2007 6:22:45 PM PDT by HitmanLV ("Lord, give me chastity and temperance, but not now." - St. Augustine)
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To: RonF
If you’re working long hours at low paying jobs, the time can be a problem.

Some meals can be prepped in downtime and frozen for later use. In the colder months, for example, I always have several small containers of frozen home made lentil or split pea soup (my faves). It's never more than 10 minutes away from ready and it's home made. Soups are always better the next day, or after frozen and thawed.

14 posted on 07/05/2007 6:24:27 PM PDT by HitmanLV ("Lord, give me chastity and temperance, but not now." - St. Augustine)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
She repeated that planning was the key.

I don't believe in planning, it's a communist activity.

15 posted on 07/05/2007 6:25:55 PM PDT by Scott from the Left Coast
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To: Freedom4US
Toss a handful of ordinary oatmeal and a cup of water in a microwave dish, and nuke for three minutes. How hard was that?

Add dill and sprinkling of parmesan, and you've got yourself a wonderful dinner. 30 servings for around three bucks... you can't beat it. Google "savory oatmeal" for more add-in ideas. Delicious and good for you...yay oatmeal!
16 posted on 07/05/2007 6:27:14 PM PDT by honeybadger
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Confine your shopping to the produce, meat and dairy sections. You’ll eat healthily and cheaply. Avoid pre-bagged salad. It’s overpriced and yucky.

Venture into the frozen food section for perhaps some frozen spinach (best buy in the grocery store) and brussel sprouts and into the cereal aisle for some oatmeal.


17 posted on 07/05/2007 6:29:36 PM PDT by randita
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To: HitmanLV

Without an oven it’s a bit harder to make decent meals, but still a crockpot can throw down on some nice meals. I like teflon electric skillets, good enough for omelets and bacon, hash browns, burgers, chili, chilimac, spaghetti sauces, tacos, etc. I can’t imagine anyone going hungry because they can’t cook, within reason. I think they cost about $10. Baking is a bit harder to do without an oven. But Delis kinda take care of that angle anyway, if one is serious about being poor.


18 posted on 07/05/2007 6:33:30 PM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: HitmanLV
I always have several small containers of frozen home made lentil or split pea soup (my faves).

Same for me - only I'm partial to 10 bean soup. I make my own mix and include pearl barley to thicken it. I have homemade soup almost every day for lunch with some sharp cheddar and saltines.

Here's a good combo for 10 bean soup: 1/2 cup each - reg. lentils, yellow lentils, green split peas, baby limas, reg. limas, black eyed peas, kidney beans, pearl barley, navy or great northern beans, pintos. Soak overnight with salt. Next day, add ham hock (or not) and simmer for 1 hour. Remove ham hock and cut off meat. Add 1 can tomatoes, 1-2 tsp. chili powder, ham meat and 2 T. lemon juice and simmer for one more hour or until beans are soft.

19 posted on 07/05/2007 6:38:05 PM PDT by randita
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To: HitmanLV

Not only does it control your meal, the women love it. Better than a date just stay home and cook something that smells great..... Works almost all the time.... Also make sure she eats the garlic, too....


20 posted on 07/05/2007 6:41:24 PM PDT by Quick Shot
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