I had a few health issues back in August where I changed my
diet for the better now that I’m in an area where there is more opportunity to
buy quality food.
I switched from generic dairy and meats to quality meats. I noticed
a difference in eating quality foods. I can no longer stomach certain fast
foods.
When I mention I shop at certain places I usually get “I can’t
afford to shop there” or “It’s to expensive” or “I can’t justify paying their
prices”
Those comments are true on many points….for someone a strict
budget I get it. I’m not spending a couple bucks more for the exact same
product I can get somewhere else. It’s interesting
though, food and what we put into ourselves is often a low priority. We get the “cheapest” products we can find
when in fact our body and health should be a top priority.
We spend money on take out a couple times a week, drive
through coffee, alcohol, clothes, unnecessary trips, things that all add up. Since
I moved to a larger city, it is tempting to spend more. I started a “Spend on a
Whim” journal….where I’m tracking all my take out and money I “would have spent”
So far this month I would have spent over $40 on things I would have spent but
found a cheaper and just as effective solution. You may think while $40 isn’t
that much, it does add up.
When you look at the bigger picture, cutting back and
becoming a minimalist can free up some extra cash for quality food. You would
be surprised how switching to healthier choices does in fact make you feel
better and helps you cut back on things you REALLY don’t need.
