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- dreampilot, on 10/24/2007, -8/+77Be careful with some of the info here. Purposely filling your diet with fatty meats is a terrible idea when it comes to your heart and arteries. It's all about moderation and common sense.
- Melf26, on 10/10/2007, -1/+55How to eat healthy?
Make it yourself.
Out of fresh ingredients.
Non of this prepared ***** in a box everybody eats these days.
I understand if you're busy, but I know so many lazy assed people who can't be bothered other than to stop by Burger King or make Pizza Rolls.
/rant - youdlike2know, on 10/24/2007, -27/+664. Eat Fatty Meats
don't listen to this ass clown - fotoman, on 10/10/2007, -0/+23If cooked properly, "cheaper" (fattier) cuts of meat are better for you, it's a better balance between fat and protein.
The whole concept of eating fat makes you fat. Bunk. You're body needs fat to burn fat. He doesn't say go out and chew on pounds of whale blubber (although that can be tasty in small quantities...) - Travisx2, on 10/10/2007, -0/+19Step 1: save money by getting cheap host.
- winmywii, on 10/10/2007, -1/+20503 ways to have Service Unavailable?
- NoTiG, on 10/10/2007, -1/+20"3. Eat Eggs. I always have eggs at breakfast:
* Full of vitamins
* High in proteins
* Low in price
Don’t believe the Eggs & Cholesterol myth. Dietary cholesterol is not bound to blood cholesterol."
Thank goodness. It is about time people start unlearning what they have learned... about how all saturated fats are bad for you. Some of the people with the lowest cholesterol in the world eat almost entirely saturated fat. Don't blame the firemen for the fire (cholesterol = firemen) - CaptMonkey, on 10/10/2007, -0/+17Yeah, stealing is usually a pretty cheap way to eat...
- orthodoxDrew, on 10/10/2007, -0/+16cut fast food, refined flour and corn syrup. worked for me.
- 0xbaadf00d, on 10/10/2007, -8/+23"Buy a chicken."
I stopped reading at that. - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+14Also, try to avoid processed food. It's full of corn syrup and additives and it makes you fat. Fresh food from the garden is where it's at.
- Malakin, on 10/10/2007, -1/+14This article has some misinformation in it, which is common for health related articles.
"Eat fatty meats"
Instead of further down the list, the author should of mentioned the fish oil while talking about fatty meats, otherwise it doesn't make much sense. Feeding animals with grain, which is the norm these days in commercial feedlots, is unhealthy for them and causes their fat to have very little omega 3. Therefore, if you were to only eat "beef chuck" you would not get much omega 3. There is also the issue that longer chain saturated fat (what you would find in beef chuck) is considered to be unhealthy by just about everyone.
"You need a balanced intake of fats: omega 3, 6 & 9"
Wrong. Your body can synthesize omega 9. There's nothing wrong with eating extra omega 9 (think olive oil), but there is no reason to balance out your consumption of 9 with 3/6.
"Tuna cans"
This would be a good idea if most of the world's tuna didn't contain high levels of mercury. Eating canned tuna is ok, just don't overdo it.
"Frozen veggies"
Freezing/thawing foods decreases the nutritional content. This advice might be ok if people tend to have vegetables sitting in their fridge for a long time before they eat them, which also decreases the nutritional content; but instead of helping people be lazy, better advice would be to encourage people to shop frequently for fresh foods.
"If you’re overweight, get on a diet"
It's been proven time and again that diets do not work. A diet is a temporary change in one's eating pattern. If you want to lose weight with a change in eating habits, you must plan to make permanent lifestyle changes.
"Stop buying anything that comes out of a box"
I completely agree on this point. - cmason35, on 10/10/2007, -1/+14It's not necessary to take multivitamins IF YOU EAT PERFECTLY ALL THE TIME. Hardly anyone does this. The old advice of not needing vitamins if extremely dated, and dangerous. I am not advocating going crazy with snake oil supplements, but a once a day multivitamin is cheap, simple and a very good idea.
- neonhomer, on 10/10/2007, -0/+12My parents have well water and it has a faint sulfur smell. But they don't go out and buy tons of bottled water, they go and fill 1 gallon jugs from the local grocery store. It's much cheaper (50-60 cents a gallon) and they are re-using the jugs.
- diggitydoc, on 10/10/2007, -1/+12site go boom.
- CaptMonkey, on 10/10/2007, -2/+13If you live in an area where the municipal water is unsafe, contact the EPA. If you get your water from a well or spring and it's unsafe, buy a better filtration system for your pump. My parents have a well on their farm, and if unfiltered, the water has a bad taste of sulfur. However, since most modern pumps either have filters built in or can have them added, the water tastes fine by the time it gets into their house. And spring water is usually much cleaner than well water, I've never heard anyone complain about it... that's why some companies claim to be selling bottled spring water.
- byogman, on 10/10/2007, -0/+10Stay out of the isles and prepackaged crud and drink water, yup. You can also drink tea if you want a little taste at negligible cost.
However, too oriented toward animal protein, and way, way too accepting of animal fat to be healthy.
Bulk rice and beans for complex carbs/bulk/and a feeling of fullness at truly negligible cost. In the same vein, oatmeal makes a great breakfast. I've also occasionally found freakish deals on sweat potatoes though even at full price they're not bad. I'm also a big fan of lentils, and there are a lot of simple, great DIY humus recipies which you can make almost entirely from cheap canned chickpeas and reasonably priced bulk olive oil.
Carrots, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and celery can all generally be had on the very cheap, and if you don't cook it down to nothing is both healthier and more satisfying... works great with the aforementioned humus. Fresh lettuce for salads (avoid the overpriced quickly spoiling bagged stuff) is pricer, but worth it, and if you stretch it with the above ingredients and cucumber pretty well. Add a small amount of avocado or nuts and the salad suddenly becomes satisfying. Make your own vinagrette. Spinach and tomatoes are cheaper frozen and canned respectively, but watch the sodium on the canned tomatoes. Most fruit (except citrus and bananas) are harder to get on the cheap, but follow the specials and you can do pretty well, usually you can at least one of grapes, strawberries, melon, or apples at a significant discount. I'm also a big, big fan of smoothies built around frozen berries.
For protein on the cheap, a couple eggs are a good way to go, as are small quantities of lean meat (deck of cards per day or less).
Soymilk and (unsalted) peanuts are also good.
Finally in terms of cheap foods, nothing stretches a dollar quite like soup. Highly recommended, especially if you're trying to loose a little weight.
These are all just good foods to have in your mix that help me keep overall cost low and nutritional value high. Multivitamins don't hurt but aren't a substitute for real nutrition. And finally, familiarity breeds contempt... I obviously eat a lot of other foods and I would recommend the same to anyone else, just return back to these often. - biggmann1221, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9mmm... I love raw zebra
- mahdaeng, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9I agree with everything you just said except for two things:
1) Vitamin water? Why not just water?
2) You get up at 6:05am? Why not at 6:00am? - LemonHerb, on 10/10/2007, -0/+8I take a lot of fish oil every day, it doesn't leave you smelling fishy at all.
- thespiff, on 10/10/2007, -2/+9Wow, this guy's eating habits pretty much exactly mirror mine. Except the Whey protein. I'm not sold on the value of protein supplements. It definitely makes me feel good to see other people having success getting/staying in good shape with similar lifestyles to me.
The eggs for breakfast/bring your own lunch to work thing is a big one. It really doesn't take nearly as much time as you might think as long as you keep the ingredients in your fridge. I wake up at 6:05AM and am out the door at 6:50. I have enough time there to shower, scramble a couple of eggs, make a sandwich for lunch, toss some fruit and a drink in the bag with it, eat my eggs, and go.
As far as getting rid of the junk food goes...buy grapes or blueberries or bananas instead of candy. They're better for you, give you the sweet taste you're craving and are reasonably priced (when in season). And try replacing potato chips with Sun Chips. I think they're delicious, and they're a good source of whole grain. Finally, if you're a soda drinker, try Vitamin Water. I think it's very tasty, and it's got half the sugar content of a bottle of soda. - enforce1, on 10/10/2007, -0/+7Time for an explanation:
Organic food is already expensive. When people like your friend "reduce their price." it cuts into the stores bottom line, and they raise prices to compensate. - TnTBass, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6"4. Eat Fatty Meats
don't listen to this ass clown"
Don't listen to this ass clown either. Fat is an important part of your diet. Go see a dietitian (you know, the people who go to school for YEARS learning about proper eating - don't take my word for it) and they will tell you exactly that. They also tell you moderation is key, and carbs are essential. You may lose weight cutting out both, but you will be less healthy doing it, and potentially cause you lasting harm in the process. - DiggsOnlyNeoCon, on 10/10/2007, -0/+61 lb packaged deli meat: $4 (turkey) = ~8 sandwiches (50 cents)
Package of ~10 cheese slices: $3.00 ~10 sandwiches (30 cents)
Loaf of bread: $2-$3 ~5-7 sandwiches.
What is going on in your twisted head? A HALF A POUND OF CHEESE? Mother of god. - thespiff, on 10/10/2007, -0/+61) Because regular water is boring. Isn't that why people drink soda in the first place? I'm suggesting a halfway point. I acknowledge that the "Vitamin" part is a gimick, but the stuff tastes good. Especially when you're hungover. I'll never go back to Gatorade.
2) I take the bus at the moment. I need to leave at 6:50 to catch it. I don't need to get up at 6:00AM to get out the door by 6:50. Why wake up 5 minutes earlier than neccesary just so I can set my alarm to a number with two 0's? - sourwood, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6Ever heard of straining the meat after you cook it? This get rid of plenty of fat in cheaper ground beef.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -3/+91. Switch to Water. I drank huge amounts of soda daily for more than 15 years. Then I started Strength Training and switched to water:
* It’s healthier
* It’s cheaper
Quit the soda & drink water. Take a bottle wherever you go.
2. Consume Tap Water. Check the price of water on your tap water bill. Now check the price of bottled water. Quit a difference, isn’t it? So why are you buying bottled water?
* Cleaner? Not necessarily.
* Better taste? No, simply a matter of Adaptation.
Bottled water companies get their supply from the same source you do: municipal water systems. It’s like selling ice to Eskimos. If you don’t trust the quality of tap water, filter it yourself. I use a Brita Pitcher. One $7 filter cleans 40 gallons water.
3. Eat Eggs. I always have eggs at breakfast:
* Full of vitamins
* High in proteins
* Low in price
Don’t believe the Eggs & Cholesterol myth. Dietary cholesterol is not bound to blood cholesterol. Want to make it cheaper? Buy a chicken.
4. Eat Fatty Meats. Fatty meats are cheaper & more tasty than lean meats. You think it’s not healthy? Check the Fat Myths:
* Fat doesn’t make you fat, excess calories do
* You need a balanced intake of fats: omega 3, 6 & 9
I’m on the Anabolic Diet, I buy beef chuck instead of sirloin.
5. Get Whey. The cheapest source of protein. 70$ for a 10lbs bag lasting 4 months. Nothing beats that. Use whey in your Post Workout Shake to help recovery.
6. Tuna Cans. Canned tuna is cheap & contains as much protein as meat. Alternate tuna with eggs, meat & whey. You’ll easily get to your daily amount of protein.
7. Buy Frozen Veggies. I mostly buy frozen veggies:
* Take less time to prepare
* You don’t waste money if not eaten in time
* Can be bought in bulk for discounts & stored in your freezer
If you can afford fresh veggies, then do it. I go frozen.
8. Use a Multivitamin. Pesticides lower the vitamin levels of your fruits & veggies. Two solutions:
* Buy organic food. Expensive.
* Use a multivitamin. $10 a month.
Choose what fits your wallet best. I take the multivitamin.
9. Fish Oil. Omega-3 is found in fish oil. Benefits of omega-3 consumption include:
* Lowered cholesterol levels
* Decreased body fat
* Reduced inflammation
You need to eat fatty fish 3 times a week to get these benefits. Time consuming & expensive, I know. Try Carlson’s Liquid Fish Oil with Lemon flavor. One teaspoon daily. You’ll be ok.
10. Buy Generic Food. The box might be less attractive, it’s certainly more attractive to your wallet. Brand-name food will always be more expensive. You’re paying for the name. Get real. Food is food. Go generic.
11. Buy in Bulk. Think long-term. Buying in bulk is more expensive at the cashier, but cheaper in the long run:
* Gets you discounts
* Saves time
* Saves car fuel
Invest in a big freezer. Buy meats & veggies in bulk and freeze them.
12. Go to One Grocery Store. This grocery store is cheaper for meat, that grocery store is cheaper for veggies, the other grocery store is cheaper for fish… How many grocery stores are you going to, trying to find the cheapest food? Think!
* Time is money. Stop losing a day shopping.
* Cars don’t run on water. Lower your fuel expenses.
I get all my food in a big grocery store near my place. It hasn’t the cheapest price for all foods, but it saves me time & fuel.
13. Make a Plan. A classic, but worth repeating. Everything starts with a plan.
* Make a list of what you need
* Eat a solid meal, don’t go hungry
* Go the grocery, get what’s on your list & get out
No need to take your partner or kids with you. This is not a recreational activity. Just get your food & get back home.
14. Take Food To Work. Ever counted how much money you throw away buying food at work daily? Start preparing your food for the day on waking up:
* Get up earlier
* Eat a solid breakfast (like Scrambled Eggs)
* Prepare your food for work in the meanwhile
Total time 30 minutes. No stress during the day about what you’ll be eating & you get healthy food while sparing money.
15. Eat Less. This one is obvious. The less you eat, the lower your grocery bill. If you’re overweight, get on a diet. Your health & bank account will thank you.
16. Don’t Buy Junk Food. The last one. Stop buying anything that comes out of a box, it’s:
* Unhealthy
* Expensive - scenerio, on 10/10/2007, -4/+10This article was buried for sucking...
- DiggsOnlyNeoCon, on 10/10/2007, -1/+7So absolutely wrong. Your body won't be able to digest all that food at once, so it converts the remainder to fat.
- datastorageguy, on 10/10/2007, -2/+8Sigh. Eat a balanced diet with small portions (like Europeans do) and excersise and you will be healthy. Good natural food is not expensive if you buy it rather than eat out, and going for a jog is completely free.
- syntekz, on 10/10/2007, -2/+8Understand this guys is also an active weight lifter and gets in exercise on a regular basis.
He suggests fatty meats because certain types of fats are very healthy for your body. This isn't to say you should go out and eat a quarter pounder to get your fat intake in every day - he isn't saying anything like that at all. - fotoman, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6There are lots of people who do not consider fish/seafood meat. To them meat means beef & pork, and even that is up for interpretation. That's why you see some "vegetarians" eating fish, seafood, eggs, and even chicken.
Heck, I met one "vegetarian" who ate everything except beef. I told them they were not a vegetarian and they got upset and said "I don't eat meat!", my response was "yes you do, what the hell do you think pork, chicken, and fish are??" They scowled and went away... :) - 98acura, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5Man vs. Wild.. Stay in a hotel and order room service?
- TnTBass, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5Same here. I had to go find a chicken to buy.
- SteelFrog, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5^ Spam.
- bartleby, on 10/10/2007, -9/+14I am so tired of Bottled Water getting ragged on man. Not everyone lives where municipality treated water is available. Many folks have wells and springs that aren't all that great and bottled water is a good option for drinking, I mean yeah you pay for it but in some cases it's much safer than what you might have in the house. The article also mentions BRITA filers. Do not use BRITA filters unless you have some kind of treated water that will kill micro-organisms. A BRITA filter becomes a wonderful home and breeding ground for all kinds of bacteria that pass through it from untreated water.
- 98acura, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5You forget who you are, and wake up next to a naked pig with a horrible headache? Not sure where you live, but I have never had that effect from ice.
- anachronoks, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5Honestly, this is ridiculous. Especially "12. Go to One Grocery Store." My grocery bill would probably be twice as high if I took that advice.
- hfreanzr, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5google cache:
http://209.85.135.104/search?q=cache:Te9yTIrdLdcJ:www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/30/16-ways-to-eat-healthy-while-keeping-it-cheap/+16+Ways+to+Eat+Healthy+While+Keeping+it+Cheap&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&client=iceweasel-a - eskay, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5Not exactly moral? Uh, try stealing? And don't get me started on so-called "organic" food.
- satanatnmtedu, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Spring water can be just as bad or worse than groundwater.
- silversalute, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4I haven't tried zebra. But, most other wild animals I've eaten are pretty tasty.
Killing your own food is the ultimate way to stay healthy. Plenty of exercise and fresh air. Though on Man vs Wild is a little too much of a good thing! I'd rather use a rifle or well made bow instead of the makeshift sticks, snares, and bows. Although when I was in the Boy Scouts forty years ago, they still showed me how to make rabbit snares and deadfall traps. That was before it was not PC to survive...
Anyway, most wild animals are are healthy meat and there is a plethora of edible wild plants. - bartleby, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Thats what we do too. I find it works great.
- endgame, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Corn Syrup=The Devil!
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Makes me think of the Simpsons where Lenny is talking to the man in the egg costume about the benefits of eggs and Homer chases him away.
- persept, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4I think he was joking...
- jmdajr, on 10/10/2007, -5/+8Number 4 is completely ridiculous. Saturated fat is VERY bad for you. It's a proven cause of heart disease. IF your gonna eat fat, eat monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
- alexforcefive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Got a source there, buddy?
- AugustZephyr, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3I can not find a certification for the author being a licensed dietitian. Take this with a grain of salt, er, be advised.
- Jeraden, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Lol, a half pound of cheese!! Thats a mighty hearty sandwich you are making!
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