
Shelley asks…
Dieting + low budget?
I’m on summer vacation and obviously that introduces the idea of snacking (groan). I’ve been sticking to a 1500 calorie day pretty well, and I’d like to keep it going over the summer. Does anyone have some great lunch and dinner recipes that are under about 500 calories each?
I’m also a teacher and that means no pay over the summer…so low-budget ideas would be appreciated!
admin answers:
Wraps are great thrifty, and diet friendly. Get your favorite greens, a can of your favorite beans (chick peas are excellent for this), and some of your favorite veggies. You can also throw on there skim milk cheese or some chopped nuts, lite dressings, or just drizzle with olive oil. Tortillas last forever, and greens in a bag are portioned just right that they can be eaten up in just a couple days, same with the beans. Nuts are in the last forever category, as is the cheese.
For snacking, try GORP. (Good Old Raisins and Peanuts) I usually add multi-grain Cheerios to mine, and other dried fruits and nuts.
Edamame (soy beans in the pod) can be found in the freezer health foods section. Grill or boil them, then toss them with salt or your favorite seasonings. Great diet food and incredibly tasty!! Also good shelled tossed with pasta, salads, rice…etc.
I have tons of recipes. If you have any questions let me know!

Daniel asks…
Do you know where to find a budget diet menu plan?
Not just a diet please, a diet menu plan with complete meals and recipes. I just can’t find one with a grocery list that costs lest than 50 bucks a week per person, and that’s if I already have a fully stocked pantry. If I didn’t have the pantry items like spices on hand, most meal plans I’ve seen would cost at least 200. Please tell me there’s a budget menu out there
admin answers:
Unfortunately there are no plans out there that cost less than 50 bucks a week for a full week. Most of them out there cost about 30-50 dollars a day. However, Nutrisystem has a meal plan where they provide you with three meals a day plus snacks, and it really helps you lose weight for about 10 dollars a day. That is by far the cheapest one out there.

Mike asks…
Recommendations for dieting within budget?
Simply, it’s tough being a student and living on my own. It’s so much simpler to get something off the dollar menu at the local fast food joint. Obviously, there consequence of that has arrived, with me gaining weight. I’ve opted buying frozen vegetables and fish, but are there any recommendations on how to keep a diet on the lines of south beach, without the cost?
Simply, it’s tough being a student and living on my own. It’s so much simpler to get something off the dollar menu at the local fast food joint. Obviously, the consequence of that has arrived with me gaining weight. I’ve opted buying frozen vegetables and fish, but are there any recommendations on how to keep a diet on the lines of south beach, without the cost?
admin answers:
I have found this diet to be pretty resonable. It sounds like you’re doing well with your fish/veggies, for breakfast you can have 2 eggs and canadian bacon or turkey bacon which is a cheap breakfast. Good luck to you, I know it’s hard.

Paul asks…
What would be a good menu for a family of two on a very limited diet and budget?
Our diet is restricted because im lactose intolerant and cant have very much gluten (found in breads and such). We also have a very restricted budget. So a lot of fruits are out because theyre expensive. Were not picky…in fact we love veggies and fruits expense is just another concept to fracture in. So if you could possibly give me some simple recipes it would be grately appreciated.
admin answers:
Lentil and vegetable soup is always a good dish – full of protein from the lentils and all the goodness of the vegetables – and economical, because what isn’t eaten can be frozen and reheated later.
Alternatively, things like steak can be economical if it’s purchased close to the sell-by date, and frozen for future use in things like stews which, again, can be padded out with potatoes and vegetables.

Ken asks…
Any advice on dieting on a budget?
I’d like to shed some pounds, but fat free and low fat food is so expensive! Are there any tips for staying on my diet, while staying within a good budget too?
admin answers:
Go wheat free. No pasta, pizza, bread and so on. And no food after 7
p.m. People achieve marvellous results with it. Depending on your
initial weight, you can drop upwards from 20 pounds a month. If you don’t
eat wheat then you don’t eat all those sticky, fatty goey cakes, you
don’t eat junk food, and you don’t eat biscuits. But your diet is
still balanced. It costs nothing, and you do not have to calculate points or
to buy special meals or plans.
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