Eating healthy does not mean that you need to break the bank, so we’re sharing some of our top tips to help you save on your groceries and make your resolutions to eat healthier more fun!
Eating healthy on a budget doesn’t have to be boring, either. Creativity helps keep the fun in your cooking, especially when you’re trying to put a healthy spin on some of your favorite recipes. To help get your creative juices flowing, check out our recipe for Huevos Rancheros on Cornbread Waffles. This simple recipe uses our Kodiak Cakes Cornbread to boost the nutritional value with whole grains and protein—and the best part it is, each serving only costs $1.52!
Here is a closer look at the estimated cost breakdown for the ingredients used in our Huevos Rancheros on Cornbread Waffles:
Cost per serving: $1.52 (This cost doesn’t include optional toppings)
At Kodiak Cakes, the first place we go to work out for free is outside. Whatever outside activity suits your fancy, exercising outdoors will give you a dose of fresh air and help you meet your recommended daily intake of Vitamin D.
Another easy way to stay fit on a budget, without a pricey gym membership, is by working up a sweat in the comfort of your own home. Here are a couple worthwhile investments to help you reach your fitness goals at home:
While investing in some basic exercise equipment can seem like a big chunk of money at first, creating your own home gym will help you save money in the long run. Resistance bands and dumbbells are a great place to start, and you can think about purchasing other things like a yoga ball or kettlebell over time. Another thing to keep in mind is that you don’t have to buy all your equipment at once. Try to get creative with your workouts by using milk cartons to add weight to your step-ups and lunges or fill up a few water bottles for your set of bicep curls. The stairs or an old jump rope are also great ways to get in some cardio.
Here is a great lower body and core workout by Kiwi & Carrot to help you get started on your home workout routine:
Living healthy on a budget is a whole lot easier when you have someone to support you along the way. Whether it’s someone saving along with you, or just someone who you can check in with once in a while, a lot of people do better when they have a buddy to hold them accountable. This could be a friend, family member, co-worker, or just someone you trust to help you reach your goals.
What are some of your favorite ways to live healthy on a budget? Share them with us on Instagram at @kodiakcakes!
