Welcome to Ask a Nutritionist.

I'm Eni Crum, a registered and licensed dietitian at Nutritional Weight and Wellness.

Today we're tackling one of the most common questions we hear. How can I eat healthy on a budget?

It's a common thought that eating healthy is more expensive, but it doesn't have to be. It's all about

shopping smart and being strategic. With that in mind, I will be sharing some tips that can save you

money on your grocery bills. So let's get

right into it. Planning ahead is everything when it comes to eating healthy and saving money.

Meal planning reduces impulse buys and food waste, which are two major money dreams. I find that my

clients who are the most successful at meeting their health goals

are usually the ones who plan what they are going to eat ahead of time for the day. Planning doesn't

have to be complicated, so we'll walk through some ways to start. First, take inventory. Look at what

you already have before shopping so you don't get more than what you need.

Make a list ahead of time and have a plan for each item you're purchasing. If you don't have a

plan for the food you're buying, it's more likely to go to waste. Or you might make impulse buys

at the grocery that might not be the healthiest choice, SCoya.

Next, write out a menu for the week.

Personally, a week is a good amount of time for me to plan ahead,

but I have some clients that like to plan ahead for three days and then plan the next few days midweek.

Do whatever is easiest for you to follow through with.

Once your menu is planned, write out your grocery list and then stick to the list.

Ordering groceries online to pick up in store or herbside can help you avoid some of the impulse buys.

Some of the store apps even let you save grocery lists, which can make ordering groceries the next week even faster.

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