Money should not limit you from eating healthy food and The Doctors share how it can be achieved while shopping at discount stores.
Producer Justin -- who spearheaded The Doctors #DropTheSugar challenge -- went to 3 different dollar stores with only $15 dollars to spend and he shares how he was able to make healthy food choices while staying on a strict budget.
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Some of the healthy items -- that when combined can make for a nutritious and filling meal -- included:
- Eggs
- Tomatoes
- Avocados
- Kale
- Spinach
- Soybean sprouts
- Potatoes
- Mixed veggies
- Hummus
- Frozen berries
He says with all the items he bought he was able to prepare 13 meals, plus desserts, snacks, and had leftovers. His budget shopping trip produced:
- 6 vegetable omelets with a side of breakfast potatoes
- 4 large super salads
- 3 loaded baked potatoes
- 3 bowls of berries
- 6 hardboiled eggs and hummus
- 8 leftover potatoes
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Dr. Travis Storks notes with a little creativity you can eat healthy while on a budget and says, "The money you spend now on healthy food is going to save you thousands of dollars down the road on hospital bills."
Looking to make a healthy change in your life -- and possibly also drop the sugar? Join #TheDoctors Weight Loss Support Group, a place to interact with a community of people looking to lose weight or maintain their current weight. Plus, get healthy recipes and meal ideas seen on The Doctors!
