Many families today don't need to be told to eat better. They already understand the "why's" behind a whole foods diet, but where they really struggle is figuring how to afford it all. In tough economic times, and even on single-income budgets, is there a way to stick to wholesome, nourishing foods in an affordable manner? Yes, there is a way, and Real Food on a Real Budget will help you do just that. I have felt the pinch on my own grocery budget but was unwilling to throw up my arms and concede defeat. I have spent years learning various methods to save money and get the best deals, without compromising on the high-quality foods that I feed my family. The result? I have learned the keys to keeping my budget 30% lower than the average family, while still serving up foods that are nourishing, traditional, organic, ecologically-grown... in other words, real, whole foods. Best of all, I want to show you how I do it and how you can do the same.

How to eat healthy while living on a shoestring budget?Well this subject is right in my wheelhouse. I have been balancing out the two for my entire life. When I say that I live on a very small income I am not just saying so for effect. I really am living below the poverty level right now as we speak, and have lived below the poverty level for most of my life.I eat better foods and also bigger quantities of those foods more than anyone that I know also. And I do so while spending far less than the average person does on food who probably eats about half the calories that I eat. We are what we eat.This is the truth. my beliefs are that we all should strive to fuel our bodies with the best foods possible so that we can be the fittest, healthiest, most vibrant, people that our bodies will allow us to be. Your going to get something a bit different here, because I am actually going to converse with you based on what I am doing right now in real time. This is not just some high school report about how to budget your groceries into your life written by someone who isnt even doing it themselves. By the time you are done reading this you are going to not only know how to shop for the best foods and keep them within your budget. But you are also going to learn how to be in tune with your body, and know exactly what it is that are the best sources for your body to burn as fuel in order to live and feel at your best. This is more than just a book about grocery shopping on a budget.Single people and families all can save hundreds of dollars a month on groceries if they just learned more about their own bodies and what it is that they personally run best on as far as fuel (food) goes. These are my BIG 4 things I say to avoid.* Processed foods * Refined sugars * Bad fats * Chemicals and preservatives Once a person can eliminate those things from their life, we will start to feel drastic changes in the way we feel, and eventually even in the way we even look.Even if you decide to not read my book at least take those 4 simple things and try and avoid them like the plague, and you will be on the right track to a healthier way of eating.But for those of you who are going to join me in this conversation, I look forward to speaking with you on the other side. Remember, you dont need to own a Kindle to read this book. I dont even own a Kindle. I cant afford one to be honest. I use a FREE app on my cell phone, and on my laptop. I will also have a paper back version of this book just like all of my other books do as well if you are more of a paper back reader like myself. Any questions you may have about anything you can email me at [email protected] I will answer them to the best of my abilities. I look forward to conversing with you all and I will talk to you on the other side!Carpe diem Dexter

By showing that kitchen skill, and not budget, is the key to great food, Good and Cheap will help you eat well—really well—on the strictest of budgets. Created for people who have to watch every dollar—but particularly those living on the U.S. food stamp allotment of $4.00 a day—Good and Cheap is a cookbook filled with delicious, healthful recipes backed by ideas that will make everyone who uses it a better cook. From Spicy Pulled Pork to Barley Risotto with Peas, and from Chorizo and White Bean Ragù to Vegetable Jambalaya, the more than 100 recipes maximize every ingredient and teach economical cooking methods. There are recipes for breakfasts, soups and salads, lunches, snacks, big batch meals—and even desserts, like crispy, gooey Caramelized Bananas. Plus there are tips on shopping smartly and the minimal equipment needed to cook successfully. And when you buy one, we give one! With every copy of Good and Cheap purchased, the publisher will donate a free copy to a person or family in need. Donated books will be distributed through food charities, nonprofits, and other organizations. You can feel proud that your purchase of this book supports the people who need it most, giving them the tools to make healthy and delicious food. An IACP Cookbook Awards Winner.

#1 New York Times Bestseller The creator of the 100 Days of Real Food blog draws from her hugely popular website to offer simple, affordable, family-friendly recipes and practical advice for eliminating processed foods from your family's diet. Inspired by Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food, Lisa Leake decided her family's eating habits needed an overhaul. She, her husband, and their two small girls pledged to go 100 days without eating highly processed or refined foods—a challenge she opened to readers on her blog. Now, she shares their story, offering insights and cost-conscious recipes everyone can use to enjoy wholesome natural food—whole grains, fruits and vegetables, seafood, locally raised meats, natural juices, dried fruit, seeds, popcorn, natural honey, and more. Illustrated with 125 photographs and filled with step-by-step instructions, this hands-on cookbook and guide includes: Advice for navigating the grocery store and making smart purchases Tips for reading ingredient labels 100 quick and easy recipes for such favorites as Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Whole Wheat Pasta with Kale Pesto Cream Sauce, and Cinnamon Glazed Popcorn Meal plans and suggestions for kid-pleasing school lunches, parties, and snacks "Real Food" anecdotes from the Leakes' own experiences A 10-day mini starter-program, and much more.

Dr. Mark Hyman describes his UltraSimple diet designed to help people boost their metabolism and safely lose up to ten pounds in seven days.

The debut cookbook from the Saveur blog award-winning Internet expert on making eating cheap dependably delicious As a college grad during the recent great recession, Beth Moncel found herself, like so many others, broke. Unwilling to sacrifice eating healthy and well—and armed with a degree in nutritional science—Beth began tracking her costs with obsessive precision, and soon cut her grocery bill in half. Eager to share her tips and recipes, she launched her blog, Budget Bytes. Soon the blog received millions of readers clamoring for more. Beth's eagerly awaited cookbook proves cutting back on cost does not mean cutting back on taste. Budget Bytes has more than 100 simple, healthy, and delicious recipes, including Greek Steak Tacos, Coconut Chicken Curry, Chorizo Sweet Potato Enchilada, and Teriyaki Salmon with Sriracha Mayonnaise, to name a few. It also contains expert principles for saving in the kitchen—including how to combine inexpensive ingredients with expensive to ensure that you can still have that steak you’re craving, and information to help anyone get acquainted with his or her kitchen and get maximum use out of the freezer. Whether you’re urban or rural, vegan or paleo, Budget Bytes is guaranteed to delight both the palate and the pocketbook.

Keen cook Limahl Asmall’s aim is simple: to show you how to eat delicious, mouth-watering meals for very little money. Tiny Budget Cooking features 100 delicious recipes bursting with flavour and variety. The book is organized into four weekly plans, each comprising a dedicated shopping list, as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes for every day of the week. Whether you’re just starting out or a confident cook, Limahl makes cooking simpler than ever with creative ways to reinvent leftovers and a clever swappable ingredient tool that helps to personalize the dishes. With guidance for saving money, simplifying the weekly food shop and minimizing food waste, Tiny Budget Cooking makes great food achievable for everyone.