1/30/2017 Eating Right on a Budget thebehealthybehappycoach.com/eating-right-on-a-budget/ By: Coach, on January 30, 2017 Eating clean is ideal for many of us, but sometimes buying everything fresh and organic also seems expensive and can burst our budget. Trips to the grocery store can be nerve wrecking and add unwarranted stress in our lives. Planning our meals ahead of time can help alleviate some of that stress and by meal planning, you can buy in bulk. Finding food you can purchase in bulk not only helps your family’s budget, but will also keep you invested in your nutrition plan longer and force you to stay on track. While some of your nutrition should come from fresh foods, which should not be bought in large quantities, many of your food choices can be stored in the pantry or freezer for long periods of time. Here are some of the main foods to be on the lookout for on your next trip to the store to see if a bulk purchase could benefit your health, fitness plan, and wallet. Chicken Breast At your local supermarket, you can find healthy chicken breast in a couple of different areas. In the frozen food section, you can find bags of protein packed chicken breast that will stay in the freezer at home. Also, you can purchase fresh packages of chicken breast that you can separate at home and place in your own freezer bags. Using a food saver device can lengthen the amount of time the chicken will keep in the freezer. Often stores will offer sales or specials so being aware and finding those opportunities to buy a few extra packages of chicken breast can 1/4