According to the headlines, the more people worry about finances, the less they worry about healthy eating. People are cutting back on fresh, healthy produce as they tighten their purse strings. At Eat Well we understand that healthy eating can be harder on a budget so here are some tips to help you out:

Go veggie. If you are used to having meat at every meal, try some vegetarian options. Lentils, eggs, and beans are all nutritious meat free alternatives. You can also bulk up stews, casseroles or sauces with lentils and beans for a healthy, cheaper alternative.

Take your own lunch to work. Use leftovers whenever you can. Roasted vegetables, cooked beans, rice, cous cous and cold chicken can all used the next day.

Buy seasonal fruit and vegetables. Seasonal, local foods tend to be cheaper than exotic exported varieties.

Cook from scratch. Preparing foods from whole ingredients is generally cheaper tha pre-prepared items. If you cook in bulk it can be just as convenient too.

Drink less. If you think that you can't afford healthy food, think about reducing the amount of alcohol you drink. Just one less pint of beer could buy you a couple of fruit smoothies.