If you want to go primal and eat primal diet but you are worried about the cost of eating foods recommended in this diet and because of that you are not trying it, probably you are losing a lot. You're not only risking your life but you are also setting yourself up for spending lots of money in medical bills. It is possible to follow primal diet on a budget and without spending a fortune you can follow primal diet with all the benefits for you and your family.

Beans are good for you

You should include more legumes in your diet because it is incredibly cheap protein source. People love and chickpea on the salads. You can get a lot of bean in just a few bucks. You can eat beans as a soup, stew or visitor will bake. Even kids enjoy beans who do not like vegetables.

Check out the farmer's market

When you go to farmers market you not only get fresh vegetables and other supplies but they are also less costly. Many towns and cities also have such farmer's market on specific days of the week. Go there and purchase fresh, local produce which are very economical and will save you lots of money over the month.

Look for the sales

The supermarket where to buy products or even the grocers offer sales and different points of time. You can find those specific days when they offer discounts and sales and buy your products on those days. It will definitely save you a few thousand bucks over the month. It is also possible to buy all your monthly supplies from such a supermarket or grocer who offer sales. It will not only save you lots of time but will also save you lots of money and you will still be able to buy the foods that you need to eat when you want to follow a primal diet.

Frozen foods

Frozen berries, vegetables and meats are generally cheaper than fresh foods and many times these frozen foods can be fresher than the fresh stuff. You will also find most of the frozen vegetables on sale in most of the supermarkets. You will be able to eat different varieties of fruits and vegetables and at a lower price. You will not get bored as you can always rotate the fruits and vegetables that you by.

Going organic

Eating organic food is definitely good for you and they are generally healthier but they are also costlier. If you can buy organic vegetables and fruits that's a very good idea but even if you buy a regular vegetable, it will not derail your efforts to go primal. In case of animal products like cheese and meat, it is always better to go organic. So, in case of animal products, you can buy them organic but in case of fruits and vegetables, you can always buy the local varieties even if they are not organic because many of the fruits and vegetables do not need lots of chemicals during production. For example, you don't have to worry about lettuce and tomato and you can buy them even if they are not organic. You will also find some foods which are locally available and they are not cultivated using heavy doses of chemicals and fertilisers.

References

1. Primal Tightwad: Maximizing Your Health On A Minimal Budget
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