How Do I Eat Healthy on an Extremely Tight Budget?

Q: I am currently on a disability pension and it doesn’t look like I’ll be able to get off of it any time soon.

While I do eat some things out of a can, I am trying not to. I am single and really don’t like spending a lot of time on prep.

I usually try to spend about $50-60 Canadian per week on groceries, with dairy items being quite expensive where I live in Canada (it’s about $3 for a 2L carton of milk and eggs going for about $3-4 per dozen at the store where I shop). I have been buying more fruits and veggies to cut down on costs. I also have blood pressure that is on the low side of high and am also trying to lose some weight.

Sent by Melissa

Editor: Take a look at these posts for some ideas:

• My Strategy for Eating Well on a Small (Student) Budget
• 6 Tips for Eating on a Very Tight Budget
• Ideas for Meals That Hit the Trifecta: Make-Ahead, Budget-Friendly & Healthy?

Readers, what advice do you have?