Four simple strategies to eat healthily on a tight budget

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Although it's difficult to ignore the growing expense of living, registered dietitian Kate Save explains how you can stick to your healthy eating routine even on a tight budget.

As a dietitian, I've seen that when money is tight, one of the first things my clients give up is their health. Choosing to forgo a gym membership or go with an inexpensive but

This trend has continued as the national cost of living has increased. Indeed, nearly a quarter (22%) of respondents to a recent survey about what people will give up as living expenses rise said they would skip meals to save money, 6% said they would stop going to the gym, and 2% said they would cancel their health insurance. 

You don't have to sacrifice your health to stick to a budget—you might just have to be resourceful! 

Health should always come first when it comes to saving money because putting it off can result in more serious (and costly) issues down the road, like diabetes and heart disease. You can maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle without going over budget if you use your imagination and make intelligent food choices.