#4. Make veggies the hero ingredient
“Have vegetables front of mind,” advises Austin, confirming there are countless filling and nutritional meals that don’t require expensive ingredients.
“For example, plan meals around vegetables, such as jacket potatoes with canned tuna, sweet corn, slaw and a sprinkle of cheese, or pumpkin soup with red lentils, or zucchini fritters with a salad – these are all delicious dinner ideas that, realistically, fall low on the price scale.”
Better yet, make veggies your go-to snack. “At home, ensure healthy foods like fresh fruit or veg are cut up ready to munch on and are stored at the front of the fridge so they are easy to see.” Just add hummus or tzatziki for instant creamy satisfaction.