Wellness and gyming are synonymous to most people in this day and age. And this is mostly because when you think about health, all that matters is how much exercise you can get in and how well you can eat.

But what about fiscal health? Why do people keep taking that with a grain of salt?

It is not uncommon for people to struggle with money. And we all know that opting for healthy food can often break the bank, especially when you have a whole family to feed. So, how do you eat well in times of financial duress?

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If you're working with a tight budget, the following tips might help:

Protein

What are your go-to sources of protein? More often than not, the only options that come to mind are white and red meat. But, what about the alternative to meat? Products such as beans, tofu, eggs, quinoa, and canned tuna are great alternative sources of protein. And guess what? They're more affordable and easy to buy, too. On top of that, protein can also be found in vegetables, which offer the benefit of added essential vitamins and minerals as well. All you need to do is make sure that everything you eat along with the vegetables is also full of protein so that your body receives all the right amount of amino acids that it needs. 

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Vegetables

Speaking of vegetables, growing your own at home is a great way to get the right amount of healthy foods in your body while also saving money. Home gardens are all the hype right now, and countless explainer videos on YouTube will aid your inner gardener through the learning process. This way, you can grow your favorite vegetables (provided the climate is suitable for their growth) and won't have to worry about spending too much on produce. No more worries about food wastage or losing your mind trying to utilize your purchase before it rots. Opt for the vegetables offering the most nutritional value, such as Brussel sprouts, broccoli, and spinach.

Take Control

Now that you've got the food matter sorted, you have to take it a step further and work on your relationship with your finances to bid adieu to the negative money mindset. Making and sticking to a monthly budget may sound ineffective and dull but trust us, this is the best way to maintain control of your finances. You are going to start by jotting down your incoming and outgoing expenses as per your payment schedule. Many apps are available on both Apple and Android to help with the budgeting but paper and pen work just as fine. Changes in your daily routine, such as cutting down on coffee, avoiding buying food outside, and walking instead of paying for transport, can also help you save cash.

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There you have it! It's time to start a new and improved wellness journey.