Budget

[latisanava 12]

i am struggling lately,i am having a hard time finding band recipes that r cheap for a family of 5, ive been trying to eat healthy but its getting hard on my food budget. idk what to do. plz help

[electronicart 120]

Yep, groceries are sky high and the healthier foods do cost more. That said, maybe you can just modify some of the meals you have been cooking. Like using ground turkey instead of hamburger meat. I see you were recently banded and in a few months, you won't be able to eat as much as you could in the past. There will probably be a few foods you can no longer eat.

Plus, teaching kids to eat healthy is priceless, right?

[NWgirl 574]

http://www.bandfriendlyrecipes.com/

[Maybe180 4]

My stores brand of frozen vegetables are usually 10 for $10. They fill me up completly and since Im pre-surgery, I'm having 4 daily (2 for lunch and 2 for dinner). Brussels sprouts, broccoli, green Beans, cauliflower, spinach and greens really stretch a meals and are super soft on the budget. They have some nice blends too like California, Asian and Mexican that help me switch up the plate.

[JennyBee 340]

Canned tuna/chicken, canned chili, Beans, eggs, oatmeal, I am actually saving money eating healthy!

[new beginnings03 9]

i am struggling lately,i am having a hard time finding band recipes that r cheap for a family of 5, ive been trying to eat healthy but its getting hard on my food budget. idk what to do. plz help

Crockpot Creamy Italian Chicken:

Philly Fat Free cream cheese, 1 block (8oz)

1 Can of cream of chicken Soup, 98% Fat free

1 Package good seasons Italian dressing mix

1/2 Cup Water

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions:

Spray crockpot with nonstick spray. Place chicken in crockpot, mix italian dressing mix and Water, pour over chicken. Cut cream cheese into cubes, spread out over chicken. Pour can of Soup over all. Cover, cook on low 6-8 hrs, or high 4-6 hrs.

Nutrition: Servings per recipe: 6

serving size: 1 serving

Calories: 313

Total Fat: 3.0

Saturated fat: 1.0 g

Cholesterol: 125.0 mg

Sodium: 718 mg

Total Carbohydrate: 7.0 g

Sugars: 1.0 g

Protein: 51.0 g

[Maybe180 4]

OMG! My mouth is watering reading this recipie!

[JennyBee 340]

OMG sounds delicious!!!!!