Introduction: Many people assume that eating healthy in Lebanon is expensive. Ordering a sandwich for lunch from the nearest fast food place may seem like the easiest and most cost effective option to soothe your hunger, but if you make a healthy eating plan and follow these tips, you could be saving yourself money and unnecessary weight gain.
How To Eat Healthy But Cheap In Lebanon
Going To The Supermarket
A trip to the supermarket can be a bit overwhelming if you do not have a list of everything you need.
At the beginning of each week, make a plan of the meals you are going to have each day. Try to include meals that use the same ingredients. Make a list of all ingredients and buy just those.
Don’t fall into the trap of special offers that will actually cost you more.
Don’t go shopping when you are hungry, as that may lead you to impulse purchases, especially of unhealthy and fatty foods.
Save The Leftovers For Later
It’s surprising how much good food goes to waste because it is thrown away the next day, even if it’s still in good condition. Instead of serving it once, you can have the meal for dinner and for lunch the next day. This is also a great way to save time by cooking once instead of twice.
Get Frozen Foods
Frozen fruits and vegetables may have a bad reputation, but they are actually as good as fresh produce, just as long as they do not contain any added sugars, fat, or salt. Plus, they are cheaper than fresh fruits and vegetables in most cases and come chopped and ready to serve.
Eat Beans And Peas
Not only are beans, peas and lentils extremely healthy, they are also cheap and easy to make. And Lebanese cuisine is filled with recipes with beans as their main ingredient. Want to be healthy on a budget? Go for Lebanese food!
