TMHS 016: 9 Tips For Eating Healthy on a budget – And What Does “Healthy” Mean Anyway?

Summary: In this episode of The Model Health Show I'm sharing specific tips and strategies to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Shopping for healthier alternatives is becoming a huge priority for families today. In this episode you're going to learn 9 specific tips to help you shop for and prepare healthy meals while maintaining a smart food budget. Now, what does eating healthy actually mean? And why does eating healthy seem to be more expensive? We're covering the answers to these important questions too, so this is a perfect episode to share with people that are just getting started with a healthier lifestyle. Eating healthy is the #1 health insurance for your family. By utilizing these specific tips today, you'll be able to provide your family with the best food possible, protect them from preventable diseases, and shape their health and habits for a lifetime. In this episode you'll discover: What organic really means, and if it's even important. The other healthy "categories" of foods other than organic. How pesticides and insecticides impact your body. How "government food standards" can be misleading. The truth about conventionally raised animal foods. Whether margarine is better than butter. What happens to your food if it's not grown locally. How scheduling impacts your food costs. Important tips for buying in bulk. What you need to know about buying frozen foods. The truth about vegetable & fruit washes to remove pesticides. Why your investment in your food is so important. The hidden benefits of Farmer's Markets. How to find and use more coupons. What "filler foods" are ideal if you have a big family. What's better: Brown rice or white rice? How to make your foods keep you fuller, longer. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Avoid these 8 foods at all cost - Model Health Show *  Little evidence of health benefits form organic foods, study finds * Green superfood blend - Perfect 3 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! CLICK HERE to leave a review for the show!