For many working professionals, the very idea of needing to prepare family dinner after a long day at work can seem exhausting. Moreover, many families don’t have space in their budget to allow for quick trips to the local pizza place or a night in with takeout; they need meals to be as economical – and preferably as healthy – as possible. This might seem improbable now, but these affordable home-cooked meals can be well within reach with a little planning and practice! Here are five ideas to help you to plan healthy meals on a budget.

Go through the refrigerator and shelves and make an inventory of the food on hand. Keep in mind that many food items are still edible past the sell-by date.

Look for online coupons and store fliers to get the best deals on groceries.

Shop at the most economical grocery store near to you. While it is fun to...

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