Join our #CreditChat on Twitter and YouTube every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week, we talked about ways to eat healthy meals while saving money. Frugal bloggers chatting with us included: @Flcchn, @Nature79, @MoreThanWheels, @AmericaSaves, @MagnifyMoney, @ReadyForZero, @TheWalletDiet, @MyMoneyCoach_CA, @MarkAndLaurenG, @TightWadNation, and many more. You can catch the full video chat and all tweets here: http://www.experian.com/blogs/news/about/frugal-food/

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How to Eat Healthy (Without Breaking the Bank)

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“This week, we discussed how to eat healthy on a budget. Check out the video and all resources shared:
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3. How do you decide what foods you’ll
buy at the market? Do you plan meals?

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I go shopping with a list of things I need to replenish.
I also look at what’s on sale and in season.
Tweet by @flcchn

5. I meal plan! I don’t buy items I don’t really need.
Tweet by @Nature79
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It allows me more time efficiency at the store.

6. Plan out your meals and grocery list. Stick to your list.
Tweet by @MoreThanWheels
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I’m a big fan of cooking in bulk.
Makes meal planning easier and keeps me from eating out.
Tweet by @Magnify_Money

8. Definitely plan first! And have a snack ...
Tweet by @ReadyForZero
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shopping hungry is a sure way to overshop.

9. What are expensive mistakes that
are easy to make when buying healthy foods?

10. Buying pre-made, packaged items when you can make.
the cheaper alternative from fresh!
Tweet by @TheWalletDiet

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Not looking online. There are some great online deals.
Tweet by @MarkAndLaurenG

12. Don’t automatically overlook no-name brands.
Many are made by the brand name companies, just with a different label.
Tweet by @MyMoneyCoach_CA

13. Buying something just because it’s on sale
Tweet by @Magnify_Money
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and not because you actually need it.

14. Brands never market themselves as unhealthy, so you need to
read ingredients to know what you’re putting in your body.
Tweet by @Nature79

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Buying too much, and then letting food go to waste.
Tweet by @TightwadNation

16. What do you buy in bulk?
Anything you stock up on when there are deals?

17. Buy non-perishable foods and items in bulk,
like dried goods a s w e ll a s toiletries and cleaning products.
Tweet by @MsMadamMoney

18. I buy spices and rice at the bulk store.
It’s cheaper and more environmentally friendly (less packaging).
Tweet by @TheWalletDiet

19. Rice, quinoa, coconut milk, noodles & tofu are regular
b u l k-ups here. I stock up on broths when on sale.
Tweet by @AmericaSaves
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20. Frozen veggies and fruits! Frequently on sale
and not a hassle to buy in large amounts.
Tweet by @LeslieHTayneEsq

21. What are some great healthy snack options
(that even kids will enjoy)?

22. Popcorn without all the butter and salt.
I t ’s fun to make and quite healthy.
Tweet by @Magnify_Money
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Apple chips! We’re dehydrating our own this fall and I’m so excited.
Tweet by @AmericaSaves

24. Homemade fruit smoothies are my fav!!!
Tweet by @MsMadamMoney

25. Any final tips to help you save money
while shopping for healthy foods?

26. Get to know your local farmers.
They often have better deals for repeat customers!
Tweet by @HomeSickAk7

27. Challenge yourself to spend 20% less this week
than you did last week on your groceries!
Tweet by @5DollarDinners

28. Plan prior to going to your shopping center and stick to that plan.
Tweet by @TrinityIzReal

29. Only buy fresh food you’ll eat soon.
Tweet by @FinEdChat

30. Invest in a crock-pot. Then you can make staple foods last
even longer by making big meals.
Tweet by @Magnify_Money

31. Buy local and hit up farmer’s markets!
Tweet by @TheWalletDiet

32. Budget and look at the weekly sale flyers for local grocery stores.
It can make a huge difference to your wallet.
Tweet by @Krissylynn

33. One way to eat healthy and save money is to grow it yourself.
Planting a garden is fun and healthy.
Tweet by @Rod_Griffin

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