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I know these days it's just hard to stick on the budget. Our budget for food almost doubled these days all because I wanted to be healthy. I wanted brown rice, muscovado sugar, and organic food. But these are all pricier compared to white rice, white sugar and non-organic food. That's why I found this article really helpful.

Grabbed from SimpleMom.net.

Most of us need to watch food costs as we manage our budgets while still prioritizing healthy, organic and fresh foods for our family.

Here are some ways to buy healthy while staying responsible to your budget.

1. Eat less meat.

2. Emphasize grains and legumes.

3. Buy in bulk.

4. Make smart choices in organic produce: dirty dozen.

5. Clean non-organic produce well with pesticide washes.

6. Buy locally.

7. Invest in a Community Supported Agriculture program.

8. Eat seasonally.

9. Grow your own.

10. Preserve it when it’s cheap.

11. Forgo processed foods.