When budgets are tight, eating well can seem like less of a priority.
The good news is that even if you're watching what you spend, some simple swaps and smart shopping can mean a heart-healthy diet is still within reach.
A heart-healthy diet means getting a good balance of all the food groups, plenty of fruit and vegetables, and watching the salt and fat.
Here are some top tips for finding foods that are healthy, tasty and best of all, won’t break the bank!
Reach for the freezer
Keeping a supply of frozen fruit and vegetables in the freezer is a great way to get your 5-a-day. They tend to be cheaper than fresh, and because you use what you need, nothing is wasted.
Bulk up and veg out
Adding fresh or frozen vegetables to your meat based meals not only helps you get lots of fibre, vitamins and minerals - but your food will go further, saving you money too.
Plan for a change
Shopping every day means can mean fresh foods are wasted or you're not getting the best value for money. Planning your shop in advance and making the most of leftovers can make your healthy food go further.
Be adaptable
There are often way to make your favourite foods healthier for little or no cost. Adding some frozen veggies, leaving out the salt and thinking about the fat you're using can make a big difference.
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